Police Officer Recruitment
Ready for a Fresh Start? Join Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Make a Real Difference.
Looking for a more meaningful career? Considering a change but not sure where to start? Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is actively recruiting individuals from all walks of life who are ready to begin a rewarding new career in policing.
Whether you’ve worked in business, the military, healthcare, education, trades, or beyond, or if you have left education and looking for a rewarding career, your life experience is invaluable. Now’s the time to apply it in a new, fulfilling way.
Build a Career That Makes a Difference – with Outstanding Pay, Perks, and Progression
Start on £33,164 (including a £2,000 South-East allowance), with your salary rising to over £50,000 after seven years of service.
Enjoy 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing to 30 days after ten years – because your time matters, too.
Thrive with our full-spectrum wellbeing support – from physical health to mental, emotional, and financial care, we’ve got your back.
Unlock your potential with world-class development. Benefit from continuous training, personal mentorship, and exciting promotion opportunities across a range of police specialisms.
Ready to take the next step?
Check the eligibility criteria and explore all the benefits below – or hit ‘Apply’ and start your journey today.
Why Choose Policing?
- Purpose & Fulfilment: Every day is different. Help protect communities, support vulnerable people, and solve real problems.
- Diverse Career Paths: From neighbourhood policing and investigations to cybercrime and specialist operations, there’s no limit to where your career can go.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a great salary, generous pension, paid holiday, and family-friendly policies.
- Structured Training & Support: We’ll guide you through your transition with comprehensive training and mentorship, no prior policing experience needed.
- A Team Like No Other: Join a community of dedicated professionals who look out for each other and share your passion for public service.
Bring Your Experience. Be the Difference.
There’s never been a better time to switch gears and do something extraordinary. Join Hampshire Constabulary and turn your experience into impact.
Apply today and take the first step toward a new career with purpose.
Separating Fact from Fiction: Police Careers
Choosing a career in policing can be a big decision, often clouded by headlines or mixed opinions. In reality, it’s a career of purpose, growth, and impact, challenging but deeply rewarding. Officers are supported with wellbeing resources, flexible scheduling, and clear career progression. Click here for more information on shift work, wellbeing & support and public perception.
Entry Routes
We offer three training options to joining as an officer, from here we will then help you choose your specialism, and support you if you would like to become a detective constable
Below is an overview of each option, but don’t worry we don’t ask you to choose now. Apply to be an officer and we will help you find which is best suited to you, and support you every step of the way.
Direct Entry Detective Constable – Our Direct Entry Detective Constable programme is now open – apply today if you’re ready to make the difference.
The Direct Entry Detective Constable (DEDC) programme provides you with the opportunity to become an accredited detective within two years. Initial training for this programme will commence in November 2026.
A 2-year path to becoming a Police Constable: no degree or diploma required.
A 2-year programme for graduates: show vision, drive, and determination, and unlock real career development.
Join through the apprenticeship route: blend hands-on experience with classroom-based learning for a dynamic start to your career
Isle of Wight Recruitment
We’re recruiting, and this is your place to explore what makes policing on the Island such a rewarding and unique career. Discover what it’s really like by reading honest reviews from officers who work here, learn why the Isle of Wight is an exceptional community to serve, and get answers to the questions people ask most often.
When you’re ready to take the next step, you’ll find everything you need to start your application.
Military Recruitment
We respect your military background and recognise you as a valuable asset with an established set of transferable skills. This launchpad gives you the ability to excel in a new career within policing where you can specialise, seek promotion and explore ample opportunities to progress.
Learn more about how we can support you to continue your career to serve – Military recruitment.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary serves a vast area of different communities. In order to create an engaging and effective organisation we need to reflect the diverse communities that we serve.
Historically, it has been found that particular groups face disadvantage in joining or progressing through organisations. These can be under-represented groups or individuals with a protected characteristic.
Therefore, positive action can be used to reduce this disadvantage, in the form of taking active steps to support those through recruitment or promotion stages. The Positive Action Team is here to assist in this process and to make Hampshire and IOW Constabulary a diverse and inclusive organisation