Police Officer Transferee Full Time

Salary: Competitive (it is based on the rank and experience of the person)
Type: Full-time  
Location: Merseyside, UK
Deadline: 30th August 2026

About the Role

We want Experienced Police Constables who are prepared to transfer their careers to a force recognized for its professionalism, strong community emphasis, and dynamic policing environment are looked for, by Merseyside Police.

Being a Merseyside police officer can be crucial to maintaining community safety, fighting severe crime, assisting the victims, and interacting with the general public. Since our personnel respond is around a million service requests annually, that’s why the position is both demanding and fulfilling.

You can have the opportunity to work in a variety of policing roles, such as cybercrime, guns, investigations, neighborhood and response policing, and specialized teams. We also welcome transferees who want to work as investigators. Our AIDES Program offers direct entry, which helps you to become a fully accredited detective.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to incidents and protect communities across Merseyside.

• Work in neighbourhood, response, intelligence, or specialist policing units.

• Address important issues, including neighborhood safety, organized crime, and violence.Involve local communities directly to foster trust and deter crime.

  If you wish to work as a detective, enroll in the AIDES Program.

Who Can Apply

• Substantive Police Constables currently serving in a Home Office force.

• Officers with good conduct records and valid fitness/medical standards.

• Applicants committed to building diversity, inclusion, and community trust.

Application Process

1. Online Application – provide details about your experience and preferred posting.

2. Initial Suitability Check – confirm eligibility and conduct.

3. Interview – in-person, aligned to the Merseyside Police Leadership Framework.

4. Posting Discussion – choose placement based on vacancies and preferences.

5. Fitness, Medical, and Vetting Checks – plus references from your current force.

6. Final Offer – confirmed start date and posting details.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive police pay scale (based on current service).

• Opportunities to specialise in multiple policing areas.

• Training and progression, including detective pathways.

• Access to wellbeing support, pensions, and other police benefits.

• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive working culture.

Disclaimer

This is a complete guide to the job. Other details such as pay, process, or requirements may be updated; at’s why always check the official Merseyside Police website before applying to the job.