Welcome to our force
Thank you for your interest in joining Dorset Police.
Our Force covers a hugely diverse geographic area, from the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast to rolling hills inland. Although Dorset is predominantly rural, we also police Bournemouth & Poole, an urban area larger than most British cities, and many towns and villages.
In applying to join Dorset Police, you will be part of a collaborative, forward thinking and progressive organisation that has a real family feel.
Chief Superintendent promotion and lateral transfer opportunity
Opens in January 2025
As a Chief Superintendent in Dorset, you will be pivotal in leading a command area, ensuring effective interoperability across our local policing areas, and building strong, collaborative partnerships locally, regionally and nationally.
Chief Superintendent Awareness Event
Dorset Police Headquarters, Winfrith, DT2 8DZ
Join us at this in-person event, designed to provide an in-depth understanding of this critical leadership role.
This event is ideal for superintendents who are aspiring for promotion to take on a more strategic leadership role and substantive chief superintendents who would be looking to transfer to Dorset Police. Whether you’re looking to understand the requirements of the role or refine your readiness, this session will provide valuable guidance and practical advice.
We are recruiting now for a range of transferee vacancies
We are now accepting applications for a range of transferee roles, as outlined below and would very much like to hear from you.
If you would like to apply, please register your interest and we will be in touch very soon.
Don't see your rank? You are able to express an interest in transferring to Dorset 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.
Join Dorset Police and make a difference in our communities through one of the roles outlined below
Armed Response Vehicle 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 are in Ferndown.
Tactical Firearms Team Constable
As part of our Tactical Firearms Team you will be 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 planned firearms incidents across the county including the provision of MASTS and dynamic search and will also provide visible, proactive policing support for front line policing colleagues. You must be a currently qualified specialist firearms officer to include the ARV role profile.
The postings for these vacancies are in Ferndown.
Police Constable
We are seeking experienced Police Constables of all backgrounds to come and join our Police Family. Why not take the next step in your policing career and join us as a transferee Police Constable.
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit
You don’t need years of experience to join us. We’ll invest in you.
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.
It’s an exciting time to join us. We’re strengthening our officer numbers and we continually invest in both our people and new technology.
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.
Detective Constables
We are seeking experienced Detective Constables to transfer to our Force. Being a Detective in Dorset Police is a diverse and fulfilling role where no two days are the same. Help keep our communities safe and feeling safe.
