Policing Hampshire and the Isle of Wight offers a uniquely complex and rewarding environment, encompassing the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton, extensive rural areas, northerly urban hubs with direct road and rail access to London, and miles of coastline. The area includes four universities and critical national infrastructure such as major ports, airports and oil refineries, with seasonal tourism significantly increasing demand during the summer months.
This complexity creates development and operational opportunities beyond those found in many other forces, including exposure to varied policing challenges, specialist capabilities and large‑scale operations.
The force is nationally recognised for its commitment to health and wellbeing, with investment in comprehensive support programmes across all levels of the organisation, recognising the link between officer wellbeing and delivering excellent public service.
Hampshire also offers an exceptional quality of life, with areas such as Fareham, Hart, Winchester and the New Forest regularly ranked among the top places to live in the UK.PC

Who can apply?

Applications are welcomed from serving officers in non‑Home Office police forces, including:

• British Transport Police (BTP)
• Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)
• National Crime Agency (NCA)
• Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC*)

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If you have any questions please contact the Police Recruitment Team by e-mail: police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or call 023 8045 1611.

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