Secondment, transferee and re-joiner opportunities

Applications are invited for a Temporary Assistant Chief Constable within Gloucestershire Constabulary.

There is an immediate vacancy for a substantive Chief Superintendent to backfill the incumbent ACC, this is expected to be for a period of 6 months initially. We are seeking applications from innovative, motivated and visionary leaders with strong operational capability.

Leading the Local Policing portfolio, the T/ACC will provide strategic direction across neighbourhood policing, response, force control room and specialist operations, driving the delivery of high-quality services that enhance community safety and public confidence. Working closely with local authorities, partners and communities, you will champion innovative approaches to preventing crime, protecting vulnerable people and improving outcomes for the public.

The successful candidate will be a visible and inspiring leader with the credibility, passion and personal profile required to engage our people and deliver lasting improvements. With an unquestionable commitment to the Code of Ethics, the successful candidate will value the importance of employee wellbeing and must be able to demonstrate a track record of performance at a consistently high standard.

Criteria for applications

Applications will be invited from the following:

1. Chief Superintendents who have completed and successfully passed ELP.

2. Candidates who are applying for ELP 5 who have the support of their current force for inclusion on the programme.

How to apply

We ask applicants to complete the application form and provide evidence of their competence against a number of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework (CVF) level 3 and the role profile.

Email [email protected] to request an application form.

We request that a copy of your up-to-date PDR is submitted along with the application (as one file). Please contact [email protected] should you have any issues.

Applications will be reviewed by a shortlisting panel. The shortlisting panel will be chaired by a nominated team led by Temporary Chief Constable Maggie Blyth.

The interview process which is being held on 27th July 2026 will be chaired by Temporary Chief Constable Maggie Blyth.

Date Required actions

10th July 2026 Advertisement circulated for applications

21st July 2026 – 2359hrs Deadline for submission of completed application forms

22nd / 23rd July 2026 Applications assessed against the CVF

24th July 2026 Candidates updated on the outcome of the application process, successful candidates given interview slots

27th July 2026 Interview process

Thank you for expressing an interest in this important role and we wish you every success in the process.

Please advise us as soon as possible of any reasonable adjustments, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, to be considered in order to progress the endorsement for this post. Please contact the Police Officer Recruitment team: 01452 754353 or email [email protected] who will be able to help you.

If you would like Positive Action support, please contact our Better Together Team at [email protected].

Closing Date: Ongoing until filled

Do you have the passion and desire to keep people safe from harm? Are you looking for a role that will help support the communities of Gloucestershire by adding value to the service we provide to the public? If so, please consider transferring to Gloucestershire Constabulary. With our Enhanced Operating Model we have created a dedicated countywide Response department whose core role will be to respond to Grade 1 and Grade 2 incidents.

We are keen to hear from you if you have the skills, knowledge and experience as a Response Police Constable, who will add value to our organisation and support our values and intent. We are seeking officers who take a collegiate approach, work as a team and make robust decisions based on the application of THRIVE.

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff so that together we can deliver the very best service to victims and our communities.

You must be able to work a full range of shifts (earlies, lates, nights) and be able to do the full range of shift working including bank holidays and weekends. Part-time and flexible working options are available.

Officers serving with the Ministry of Defence or another non Home Office Force such as Royal Parks, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Ports of Dover, Liverpool and Bristol which are not classed as police forces under the Police Act 1996 so unfortunately you are not eligible to apply to transfer.

If you have any queries regarding the role and responsibilities please email us.

Read the Transferee Response Police Constable Role profile

Download the Transferee Application Form

Please email your completed application to our HR Resourcing Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Ongoing until filled

Do you have the passion and desire to keep people safe from harm?  Are you looking for a role that will help support the communities of Gloucestershire by adding value to the service we provide to the public?  If so, please consider transferring to Gloucestershire Constabulary.

We are keen to hear from qualified Detective Constables with experience in main office CID or Public Protection who will add value to our organisation and support our values and intent.   

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff so that together we can deliver the very best service to victims and our communities.

You must be able to work a full range of shifts (earlies, lates, nights) and be able to do the full range of shift working including bank holidays and weekends.  Part-time and flexible working options are available.

Officers serving with the Ministry of Defence or another non Home Office Force such as Royal Parks, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Ports of Dover, Liverpool and Bristol which are not classed as police forces under the Police Act 1996 so unfortunately you are not eligible to apply to transfer.

Download the application form.

If you have any queries regarding the role and responsibilities please email us.

Please email your completed application to our HR Resourcing Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Ongoing until filled

Do you have the passion and desire to keep people safe? If so become a Sergeant in Gloucestershire Constabulary. Gloucestershire Constabulary now wishes to appoint substantive Sergeants to a variety of roles.

This is an exciting but challenging opportunity for exceptional leaders. Gloucestershire is changing, the expectations of people living, residing and working within Gloucestershire are changing and the Constabulary is changing too. Economic challenges together with growing and changing demand for policing services requires police leaders who are committed to keeping people safe and driven by the core values of policing with the community. We are seeking candidates who have ability to:

• Demonstrate strong supportive leadership and management, instil confidence and trust in officers, teams, partners and the wider community.
• Respond to the challenges of emerging crime, vulnerability and public safety issues;
• Readily accept personal accountability while retaining the trust of communities;
• Be open to challenge, quick to adapt;
• Demonstrate resilience in responding to high pressure and complex situations;
• Deliver organisational efficiency and improvement, understanding and exploiting the benefits of technology and good business practice;
• Develop and sustain partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the best possible service delivery to the community;
• Empower, trust and support every individual to succeed among their peers, within their teams and across their partners;
• Value difference, diversity and inclusion.
• Deliver Wellbeing as an integral element of business as usual. Applications are invited from substantive Constables who are suitably qualified with a minimum of two years’ service in the rank.

The selection process will be based on the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework (CVF).

We will ask you to complete an application form which will need to be supported by your first and second line manager. 

View the Level 2 CVF.

Download the application form.

If you have any queries regarding the role and responsibilities please email us.

Please email your completed application to our HR Resourcing Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Lateral transfer for Substantive Inspectors

Closing date: Ongoing until filled

Gloucestershire Constabulary wishes to appoint substantive Inspectors to a variety of roles.

This is an exciting but challenging opportunity for exceptional leaders. Gloucestershire is changing, the expectations of people living, residing and working within Gloucestershire are changing and the Constabulary is changing too. Economic challenges together with growing and changing demand for policing services requires police leaders who are committed to keeping people safe and driven by the core values of policing with the community.

We are seeking candidates who have an ability to:

• Demonstrate strong supportive leadership and management skills, instil confidence and trust in officers, teams, partners and the wider community.
• Ensure they fully understand the performance of their teams at all times, intervening and prompting activity where required. To embed that culture within their teams.
• Respond to the challenges of emerging crime, vulnerability and public safety issues.
• Readily accept personal accountability while retaining the trust of communities.
• Be open to challenge and quick to adapt.
• Demonstrate resilience in responding to high pressure and complex situations.
• Deliver organisational efficiency and improvement, understanding and exploiting the benefits of technology and good business practice.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the best possible service delivery to the community.
• Empower, trust and support every individual to succeed among their peers, within their teams and across their partners.
• Value difference, diversity and inclusion.
• Deliver Wellbeing as an integral element of business as usual.

The selection process will be based on the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework (CVF).

We will ask you to complete an application form which will need to be supported by your first and second line manager. 

View the Level 2 CVF.

Download the application form.

If you have any queries regarding the role and responsibilities please email us.

Please email your completed application to our HR Resourcing Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

This opportunity is open to police constables who are currently accredited to national CTSFO standards

The Specialist Firearms Department delivers some of the most demanding and high‑risk operational policing, dedicated to protecting our communities from the most serious threats, including terrorism. Our officers operate within a modern, well‑resourced environment that includes bespoke training centres, excellent equipment, advanced facilities, and comprehensive staff development pathways.

Working collaboratively across six force areas for armed crime response, and nationally for counter‑terrorism operations, provides exceptional variety and enhances operational capability. This interoperability ensures dynamic demand is met effectively while offering officers a unique breadth of operational experience.

We are now inviting applications from officers wishing to transfer directly into the department as Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officers (CTSFOs).

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must currently:

• Be nationally accredited to the appropriate CTSFO standard, with proven competence both tactically and in shooting.
• Meet the minimum national fitness standards required for CTSFO roles.
• Be medically fit for CTSFO duties.
• Be serving in a recognised Home Office police force.
• Have successfully completed the probationary period.
• Demonstrate full competence against the Policing Professional Framework (PPF) for constable.
• Have no live written improvement notices issued under the Police (Performance) Regulations 2012 or reduction in rank under those procedures in the previous 18 months
• Have no live written warning, final written warning or extended final written warning issued under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012; (note – a finding of misconduct but where no separate penalty is applied (Regulation 35(1)(b)), does not debar an officer from proceeding)

Additional specialist skills such as Tactical Advisor, OFC, EMOE, or Instructor are advantageous, but not essential. 

Role Expectations

Applicants must be prepared to:

• Be flexible and accommodate occasional short‑notice duty changes.
• Undertake on‑call responsibilities, which are managed carefully to balance operational need with officer wellbeing.

The Recruitment Process

1. Please click here for the application form, to be completed and returned to [email protected]
2. Shortlisting process
3. Interview
4. Pre-employment checks.

What you need to know

Postings are determined based on operational demand and priorities. Individual preferences will be noted, and attempts made to accommodate, depending on available vacancies.

Salary and leave

Officers in Gloucestershire Constabulary are paid in accordance with the national rates. Salaries are paid directly into officer's bank or building society account on the 28th of each month.

Leave already booked by a successful officer will be honoured for this year, but officers must advise us of these dates in writing when invited to attend for interview.

Any Time off in Lieu must be taken prior to joining Gloucestershire Constabulary.

Under most circumstances pension rights are directly transferable from one force to another.

Additional information:

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected] 

Closing Date: Ongoing until Filled

Do you have the passion and desire to keep people safe from harm? Are you looking for a role that will help support the communities of Gloucestershire by adding value to the service we provide to the public? If so please consider transferring to Gloucestershire Constabulary.

Gloucestershire Constabulary is currently seeking qualified Authorised Firearms Officers (AFO).

Within Gloucestershire, the current opportunities are within our Royal Household Protection Group (RHPG) who provide 24/7 armed support (both in static and mobile formats) to the Royal Houses within Gloucestershire or within our Armed Response Unit team. As vacancies arise officers will have the opportunity should they wish to transfer to the County ARV teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced AFOs alike to be part of a specialist team of officers and staff who carry out a critically important operational role.

To undertake this role you must be fully operationally deployable, a licensed AFO (trained to ARV standard) and able to work the entire range of shifts over the required pattern.

A relocation allowance may be available for successful applicants for this post who meet the criteria.

We are able to offer a diverse range of opportunities within the county, both rural and urban. We are a dynamic forward thinking force who put the public at the heart of everything we do. We strive to inspire trust, confidence and pride within our workforce to enable them to deliver the best possible service to our communities.

We are keen to hear from experienced officers who will add value to our organisation and support its values and intent.

We want our Constabulary to be representative of the area we work in, so welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, in particular those from black and ethnic minority communities and females.

We need people from diverse backgrounds with skills and experiences to help us deliver excellence in local policing throughout Gloucestershire.

Officers serving with the Ministry of Defence or another non Home Office Forces such as Royal Parks, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Ports of Dover, Liverpool and Bristol which are not classed as police forces under the Police Act 1996, are unfortunately not eligible to apply to transfer.

Download the Transferee application form 

Read the Transferee Authorised Firearms Constables Role profile

Please email your completed application to our HR Resourcing Team. We look forward to hearing from you.