Transferee officer rural
31/03/2023, 12:00
Is it time to transfer to rural policing?
We have exciting new opportunities for Constables, Sergeants and Inspectors to transfer to Police Scotland for posts in our rural communities.
If you're a serving officer in a recognised Home Office Police Force in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or the British Transport Police, you can be considered to transfer to Police Scotland. You must have a minimum of three years’ service and be free from any outstanding complaints.
These vacancies are for level transfer at your current substantive rank.
Rural posts in Scotland are some of the best kept secrets in policing. They offer:
- Demanding response or national policing roles
- Higher pay scales than elsewhere in the UK (look here)
- Opportunities for a broader range of skills development
- Enviable lifestyles in some of the most beautiful locations in the world
- Traditional and highly valued community policing
- Integrated communities that provide an excellent environment for families to thrive
- Good schools, often with smaller class sizes
- Positive work-life balance
- Access to world-class sport and leisure
- High employment demand for certain public and private sector skills.
Our opportunities are in the following areas. Click on each link to find out about the area
As part of the application form you will be asked to select your preference.
Please note exact postings cannot be confirmed until you have successfully completed the initial stages of the selection process.
Our vacancies are in response and community policing uniform roles.
Please note Police Scotland are not part of any embargo in place in relation to transfers between police forces and if successful we will happily accept you as a transferee in Scotland.
There’s nothing like hearing the unvarnished truth straight from the horse’s mouth. We spoke to six officers working in rural locations, asking them to give an honest and balanced idea of what it’s like policing in rural communities. You can watch them on the videos below or read their stories here
You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application for this role.
Why work for Police Scotland?
Police Scotland is responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Police Scotland is for you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Police Scotland are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and to achieving and promoting an organisational culture where our police officers are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
We are committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and as part of that commitment are an advocate for gender equality having pledged support for HeForShe
HeForShe is a global solidarity movement for gender equality initiated by the United Nations with the aim of encouraging men and boys to speak out for gender equality recognising that gender equality is not just a women`s issue but a basic human right that benefits everyone.
Benefits
You can expect a rewarding and varied career with Police Scotland. Please click here to read about the Benefits
Training
Transferee officers now receive their training locally. The duration of training is based on the arrangements put in place at the division you are posted to.
Generally speaking this will involve local induction and mentoring by a local officer.
Vetting
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
Further information
There is a lot of information you should be aware of when considering your application to transfer
Please visit the recruitment pages of the website including the FAQS for more information
You should also read the Code of ethics for Policing in Scotland
and Our standards of professional behaviour
Important - before making an application to transfer you should ensure you have checked the advert for the documentation required as part of the application process as you cannot proceed without it.
Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information. You will be asked for a copy of your passport or other ID documents such as birth certificate.
As a transferee applicant you will also be required to provide the follwoing information as part of the application
- Copies of your PDRS/appraisals from the last 3 years or sufficient alternative evidence
- A copy of training record information
- Any qualifications including police vocational
- If transferring in rank, confirmation of promotion qualifications
- Email address and details for your line manager
- Email address and details for a force referee minimum rank of Chief Inspector
- HR mailbox details
- Finance mailbox details
You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have.
The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as part complete pages will not be saved. If you move from one page the information will save and you can return to it.
This vacancy is closed to applications.