Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Cambridgeshire Transferee - Response Constables, Detective Constables & Specialist PVP Detectives
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Cambridgeshire Constabulary Transferee Campaign
Permanent Full Time Local Policing Command Cambridgeshire Constable TBC 40 1
Transferee Police Officers
Response Constables, Detective Constables & Specialist PVP Detectives
Make your next move to Cambridgeshire Constabulary
This is an exciting time to join Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
We are seeking experienced and motivated police officers to transfer into a range of roles across the Force, including Response Policing, Detective Constable, Trainee Detective Constable, and specialist Detective Constable vacancies within our Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) Department.
Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse counties in the country. Home to world-leading innovation and technology, thriving cities, market towns and rural communities, the county presents unique policing challenges and opportunities. Our officers work in a fast-paced environment where they can make a real difference, protect vulnerable people and help keep our communities safe.
At Cambridgeshire Constabulary, we pride ourselves on being a progressive, supportive and outward-facing organisation. We work closely with communities and partner agencies to tackle crime, reduce vulnerability and prevent harm. We are looking for officers who share our values, demonstrate excellent judgement and are committed to delivering the highest standards of service to the public.
Response Policing
Response Officers are at the forefront of tackling both traditional and emerging crime. They are the first on scene, making critical decisions in fast-moving situations and providing immediate support to victims and communities.
As a Response Officer, You Will
- Attend and manage a wide variety of incidents.
- Safeguard vulnerable people and support victims of crime.
- Make critical decisions in dynamic and challenging circumstances.
- Work with partner agencies to reduce risk and prevent harm.
- Develop broad operational experience and specialist skills.
We are looking for committed and confident officers who can engage positively with the community, effectively manage risk and deliver an exceptional frontline service.
Detective Constables & Trainee Detective Constables
Our detectives play a vital role in delivering justice for victims and bringing offenders to account. Working across a range of investigative teams, you will lead enquiries, gather evidence, build case files and ensure victims receive the highest standards of service and support.
As a Detective Constable or Trainee Detective Constable, you will:
- Manage investigations from initial report through to conclusion.
- Gather, assess and present evidence.
- Interview victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Work closely with specialist departments and criminal justice partners.
- Build robust case files and support successful criminal justice outcomes.
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Whether you are already an accredited detective or an experienced officer looking to pursue the detective pathway, Cambridgeshire Constabulary offers excellent opportunities to develop your investigative skills and progress your career.
Detective Constables - Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP)
We are also seeking qualified Detective Constables to join our Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) Department.
PVP teams investigate some of the most serious and complex offences, working closely with victims, families and partner agencies to safeguard those most at risk within our communities.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have previous experience within specialist investigative environments, particularly:
- Rape Investigation Teams (RIT)
- Child Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Units (CAISU)
Applications are also welcomed from qualified detectives who have aspirations to develop a career within these specialist areas. Whilst previous experience within RIT or CAISU is desirable, it is not essential.
We will provide successful applicants with the specialist training, support and development required to build their expertise and succeed within our Protecting Vulnerable People teams.
Applicants for PVP Detective Constable vacancies must be qualified Detective Constables and hold PIP Level 2 accreditation.
Locations
Cambridgeshire operates a North and South policing model.
Our Northern Policing Area has officers based in Peterborough, Wisbech and March.
Our Southern Policing Area has officers based in Milton, Ely, Huntingdon and Cambourne.
There are current vacancies across the county. During the application process, we will ask for your posting preference. However, postings will be dependent upon operational requirements and vacancy availability, and successful applicants may be posted anywhere within Cambridgeshire.
We will also ask whether you hold Police Support Unit (PSU) or Neighbourhood Policing Programme (NPP) accreditation.
Eligibility
To Apply, You Must
- Be a substantive police officer who has successfully completed their probationary period within a Home Office police force.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and strong decision-making skills.
- Be committed to protecting vulnerable people and providing an outstanding service to the public.
There is an expectation that successful applicants will remain in role for a minimum of 12 months following appointment.
Why Cambridgeshire?
At Cambridgeshire Constabulary, we recruit, retain and develop talented people. We invest in our officers through continuous professional development, leadership opportunities and specialist career pathways.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from officers from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups and from those who can bring additional skills, experiences and languages to our organisation.
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Next Steps?
If you are interested in applying, you will also be required to send your training record, sickness record and latest PDR to recruitment@bch.police.uk. Applications without these records will not be accepted.
If you have any questions, our dedicated Transferee Team will be happy to help. You can reach them at Transferees@cambs.police.uk. Please quote the vacancy title in your email subject.
Please note you will need to complete a job-related fitness test as part of the recruitment process or evidence that you are currently in ticket with JRFT and PPST.
Applicants must hold a full manual driving licence, or a full automatic driving licence where required as an adjustment due to a disability at the time of application. This is a mandatory requirement for all Police Officers.
Important Information Regarding the Vetting Process
As part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager to complete a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Vetting Guidelines (APP 6.5.18).
A Supervisor Appraisal may be necessary in the following situations:
- When applying to transfer to another force
- When renewing existing vetting clearance
- When moving into a role that requires Management Vetting (MV), even if you currently hold MV clearance
- When moving into or working in a role that involves close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please be aware that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal once your vetting application is submitted.
Please note: This role has been identified as high-risk in relation to potential DNA and fingerprint contamination within forensic processes. As such, successful candidates will be required to provide a DNA and fingerprint elimination sample as part of their pre-employment checks.
The sample will be used to conduct a speculative search against our database and then solely for contamination elimination purposes and held on a secure elimination database in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
Provision of this sample is a condition of employment for roles identified as high-risk.
As you will be transferring to this force, in line with our PSD Biometric Policy, DNA and fingerprint samples will be required during the recruitment process.
If you can help us create a safer Cambridgeshire and want to build your future with a progressive and ambitious police force, we would like to hear from you.
Join us and help make Cambridgeshire a safer place to live, work and visit.
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