Police Sergeant - Transferee/Rejoiner

LCU
Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Cowley, Didcot, Loddon Valley, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough
Police Constable
Full Time
Permanent

Together, we aim to build stronger, more resilient communities, providing a modern police force which meets the needs of the public we serve.

Preventing and thoroughly investigating crime, supporting victims and bringing offenders to justice. This commitment can’t be achieved by any one person alone; it relies upon a team of over 8,000 staff, officers and volunteers, working alongside partner agencies and with the public.

We cover a wide geographical area including Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Our patch is as diverse as they come – historic cities meet vast rural spaces. Cutting-edge organisations work alongside world-class universities. 2.4 million people call it home and 6 million visit each year.

There are four football league clubs and annual high-profile events including Royal Ascot, Reading Festival and Henley Regatta to keep an eye on. We often rise to unique challenges like the Royal Weddings and Presidential visits, with millions of people around the world watching on. We’re home to Windsor Castle and the PM’s country residence Chequers – which means we’re also home to a Protection Group of armed officers second only in size to the Metropolitan Police.

As you can see, policing our region is no mean feat. It takes a dedicated team of officers, staff and volunteers. Our people are our most important asset. As well as many staff benefits, we provide a wide range of career opportunities, specialist posts, as well as development and promotion prospects. 

This is your opportunity to take on a role with pride and confidence, inspiring change in our communities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to join Thames Valley Police as a transferee, you must have: 

  • Have completed your WBA and have been made a substantive Sergeant.
  • Live within 30 crow miles, 40 road miles and a 1-hour commute of two of our main police stations by formal offer of appointment.
  • You must have no live complaints pending against you.
  • Hold a Full Valid Manual UK driver’s license.
  • Currently working at a Home Office force, Channel Isles and Isle of Man Police. 
  • There are potential changes in transferring from British Transport Police (BTP) and Ministry of Defence Police. Please email your interest and you will be added to a list to contact, once we have more information. Please note that we currently do not have a timeline for these changes.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will follow a set programme of application, paper sift, competency based interview, vetting (including biometrics), medical checks, reference checks and fitness test. Numerous interview dates are available and we can accommodate a range of dates for medical appointments and fitness tests.  

Posting Opportunities within Thames Valley Police

We are particularly interested in recruiting Sergeants who wish to be posted to our Local Command Units (LCUs). These regions of Thames Valley Police provide a varying working space with opportunities to develop your career. You will have the opportunity to police vast urban and rural areas with a diverse culture and attend major events occurring within Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire counties.  

Training

  • All Home Office transferees must attend an initial two-week induction course at our Police Training Centre in Sulhamstead near Reading. This is a local procedures course including Public and Personal Safety Training, ELS, and familiarisation with the TVP NICHE system including electronic case files. During the course you will also be issued with uniform and IT (Information Technology) equipment.
  • You will then receive 5 weeks of tutoring/shadowing on LCU to consolidate your training.
  • Accommodation is available for those who live outside the posting policy for the duration of the induction course. 

If you require any further information about transferring to Thames Valley Police, please email Transferees@thamesvalley.police.uk.

If you are from an underrepresented group and would like to discover what additional  support and development opportunities are available, please do not hesitate to contact the Positive Action and Engagement Team who can help facilitate this Positiveactionteam@thamesvalley.police.uk.

Transferees and Re-joiners Support Group

Hundreds of our officers have joined us from other forces, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge with them from a variety of roles and specialisms. As a force we are proud to have a support network for transferring officers, to ensure a smooth transition in what can be quite a demanding time personally and professionally. 

TVP’s Transferees Support Group aims to provide support to all police officers who have recently transferred to TVP, ensuring they get the best possible start with us, as well as providing a knowledge base to tap in to and improving the transferee experience. 

Pay & Benefits 

Thames Valley Police adheres to the national pay scales and as such you will transfer on the same pay increment you currently receive.
All Thames Valley Police officers currently receive South East Housing Allowance on top of national pay scales. This currently stands at £3000 per annum.

TVP police officers, police staff and special constables qualify for various concessions and services, such as reduced gym membership, travel concessions and technology savings. Our ‘Support for Study’ scheme ensures you have the opportunity to gain additional accreditation and qualifications.

A wide range of discounts for retailers, restaurants, travel, tickets and more available via our TVP Reward mobile benefits app plus eligibility for Blue Light Card membership.

A well-established Wellbeing function ensures you receive the support you need when you need it, including support for your Mental & Physical Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing, Leadership Wellbeing and Health & Safety at work.

A wealth of support services are available through membership of the Police Federation.

A variety of Peer Support, Staff Support Networks and Buddy Groups including: Support Association for Minority Ethnic Staff, Disability Support Network, Women’s Network, Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association, Muslim Police Association, Christian Police Association and Men’s Forum.

 

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing You.  We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.