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.
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.
Join us as an officer and we will help you find your specialism.
Starting salary: £31,907 (which includes £2,000 South-East allowance). On the current salary scales, after seven years of service your salary will be in excess of £50,000 (which includes £2,000 South-East allowance).
Competitive annual leave entitlement: 25 days paid leave each year, continually rising until 30 days paid leave at ten years service.
Extensive well-being service: Supports your physical health, as well as your mental, emotional and financial well-being.
We offer brilliant career development, you will benefit from ongoing training, mentorship, and numerous promotion and development opportunities across different police specialisms.
Read more about the, eligibility criteria and benefits & rewards below or click the button button to apply.
Be the difference. Build your future. Find your specialism.
We offer two 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.
A 2 year programme focused on the role of being a police constable without studying for a degree or diploma whilst you complete your probation. No degree is required.
A 2 year programme, where should you show vision, drive, and determination, provides career development opportunities and supports you to unlock your potential.
Degree Holder Entry Programme – We are not currently recruiting via the DHEP route however we encourage you to apply to become an Officer and we will help you decide which entry route is best for you.
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.
Ride Along
Come and see what being a police officer is really like. Click the link below to request a ride along / observer shift .
Observer Scheme | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
