Careers
Explore the Many Faces of Policing:
The world of policing offers a remarkably diverse range of career paths, each playing a vital role in keeping communities safe and operations running smoothly. From dedicated frontline officers responding to incidents, to highly trained specialists tackling complex challenges, to the essential police staff providing behind-the-scenes support, every role makes a difference. No matter your skill set or interest, there’s a place to thrive and grow. Explore below to hear directly from team members as they share their unique journeys, responsibilities, and the passion that drives their work every day.
Detective Constable, Neil
Detective Constable: With a strong foundation in education and over 14 years of experience, most notably as a head teacher…
Police Community Support Officer, Richard
Hear about working for us: Richard, Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) We chatted to one of our Police Community Support Officer’s…
Operational Football Officer, Hannah
Hear about working for us: Hannah, Operational Football Officer Acting Police Sergeant Hannah works in the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), and…
Dog Support Unit Officer, Neal
Hear about working for us: Neal, Dog Support Unit The Dog Support Unit provides a specialist resource to officers in Hampshire…
ARV Firearms Officer, Mac
Hear about working for us: ARV Firearms Officer, Mac Mac is a Firearms Officer within the ARV Unit. What does your role…
Hostage & Crisis Negotiator, Inspector John
Hear about working for us: Hostage & Crisis Negotiator, Inspector John We sat down with Inspector John of the Hostage &…
Roads Policing Motorcyclist, Hazel
Hear about working for us: Roads Policing Motorcyclist, Hazel PC Hazel, is currently the only female motorcyclist in Hampshire and Isle…
Designated Neighbourhood Officer, Joseph
Hear about working for us: ‘Local Bobby’ Designated Neighbourhood Officer – Joseph Joseph is a ‘Local Bobby’ (Designated Neighbourhood Officer) in…
Royal Military Police to Police Dog Handler
Royal Military Police to Police Dog Handler We caught up with Neal, former Royal Military Police and now police dog handler…
Military to Police, Mac
From Royal Marines to Firearms Officer Hear about Macs Journey from the Armed Forces to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary What…
Police Controller, Ash
Hear about working for us: Ash, Police Controller Police Controllers are the critical link in saving lives, protecting the public,…
Contact Management, Naomi
Hear about working for us: Naomi, Contact Management The Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary would not function without the dedication…
Police Constable, Ollie
Police Constable Beginning a career in policing at just 18 years old, Ollie joined as a Special Constable, demonstrating commitment and…
Police Constable, Owen
Police Constable Starting a career in policing at just 18 years old, Owen brought determination, fresh perspective, and a strong work…
Police Community Support Officer, Hannah
Hear about working for us: Hannah, Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) I am Hannah, a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO). I…
Advancing Equity Through Representation: Our Commitment to Inclusive Policing
We invite you to explore our Positive Action Career Hub to learn more about the tailored support we offer. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary serves a wide range of communities across an extensive geographic area, and it is essential that our workforce reflects this diversity to foster a truly engaging and effective organisation.
Research has consistently shown that certain groups, particularly individuals from under-represented backgrounds or those with protected characteristics, may face barriers to entry or progression within organisations. To address these inequalities, we actively implement positive action measures designed to support individuals throughout recruitment and career development.
Our dedicated Positive Action Team is committed to promoting equity and inclusion, working to ensure that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary continues to grow as a fair, diverse, and representative police force.