Constable​/Sergeant​/Inspector​/Chief InspectorTransferee & Rejoiners

Constable/Sergeant/Inspector/Chief Inspector Transferee & Rejoiners

Transferee and re-joiner police officer opportunities – Constable, Sergeant, Inspector & Chief Inspector.
We are looking for experienced Constables, Sergeants, Inspectors & Chief Inspectors to join both our uniform and detective teams across the Force.

We welcome transferee and re-joiner applications all year round. If you wish to join the cohort starting on 23rd March 2026, applications will close on 30th November 2025.

South Yorkshire Police is a full spectrum police force that offers a preventative problem‑solving approach. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve.

You can be the difference. We are looking for talented individuals who reflect our communities.

• Current serving police officer in a Home Office force.
• No outstanding misconduct or integrity issues.
• Resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application.
• Successfully completed your probationary period with your Force and be substantive in post.

Complete the online application form and upload the following documents:

• Training record
• Last 2 PDRs
• Copy of the attached training list (training checklist).

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to a competency‑based interview following the Competency & Values Framework for Policing. Successful applicants will then undergo:

• Vetting
• Medical Assessment
• Biometrics
• References
• Sickness Criteria
• Misconduct checks
• Tattoos checks

The posting will depend on individual preference and operational requirement, though not guaranteed.

To rejoin you must have previously served as a member of a police force and completed probation in the rank of constable under regulation 12.
Rejoining officers will be appointed in a rank decided by the Chief Officer and will complete a probationary period as determined.

Interviews will be held between 1st – 12th December 2025.

For further information, please contact policerecr

South Yorkshire is a culturally diverse area. We welcome applications from all under-represented groups and individuals wishing to work part time.
If you are from an underrepresented group, contact our dedicated team at positiveact

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