Welcome to our force
Thank you for your interest in joining Devon & Cornwall Police.
Our force covers a hugely diverse geographic area, from dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches to national parks and vibrant communities. Devon & Cornwall is largely rural but hosts large urban areas of Plymouth and Exeter and many towns and villages.
Join us!
We are open for recruitment for transferee Detective Constables. Scroll down the page to learn more.
We are closed for all other transferee roles. You can, however, still express an interest in transferring to Devon and Cornwall Police for other ranks, as a level transfer or on promotion. By doing this you will be notified by email when we are next open for recruitment for that rank.
Detectives needed across Devon & Cornwall
North Devon, South Devon & East Cornwall
Are you looking for the next step in your career? We seek experienced Detective Constables from all backgrounds to come and join our Police Family.
Being a Detective in Devon & Cornwall is a diverse and fulfilling role where no two days are the same. Help keep our communities safe and feeling safe.
Find out more about what one of the most picturesque areas in the country could offer you, and apply today.
When you express an interest in this role, you will be sent an application form to complete.
Dog Handler
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Constable Dog Handler to join our Force Dog Section, based in North Devon.
To be eligible to apply you must currently be a licenced & operational General Purpose Police Dog Handler and commit to residing within a 30-mile radius of South Molton. Consideration will be given to being able to purchase your operational GP dog from your current force.
For further information around the role, please see role profile.
To express your interest in this role, please complete and return the below application form.
The closing date for this opportunity is 5th August 2025.
ARV Constable
As one of the first on the scene at firearms incidents across the force area, you’ll play a vital role in keeping members of the public safe and secure. You will be the primary response to firearms incidents across the county and will also provide visible, proactive policing support for front line policing colleagues.
The postings for these vacancies will be in the following areas; Barnstaple, Camborne, Bodmin. Express your interest in this role today.
SWROCU – South West Regional Organised Crime Unit
At SWROCU, we work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt the criminals posing the greatest risk to residents and businesses in our region. This includes offenders involved in cybercrime, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, organised immigration crime, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Working at SWROCU, you'll work with partners at a regional, national and international level. You'll be at the forefront of the fight against serious and organised crime.
Express your interest today, to be notified when we are next open for recruitment.
