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.
We are recruiting now for a range of transferee vacancies
We are now accepting applications for a number transferee roles and ranks 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
National Firearms Instructor Constable
As part of our training team you will provide Firearms Training to both in force and national students to nationally accredited standards. Continue to provide an operational support dimension for the organisation, maintaining effectiveness and competence within an agreed operational or functional area by undertaking a range of activities within a particular role, either as part of the normal pattern of work or as a part of the provision of effective operational resilience. You must be a national firearms instructor and a current ARV role profile holder.
The postings for these vacancies are in Winfrith HQ
Child Abuse Investigation Team
Opportunities have arisen within the Child Abuse Investigation Team at Bournemouth/Weymouth for accredited Detective Constables.
Successful candidates will be expected to work across Dorset, combining solid investigative expertise with a strong community and partnership focus.
If you would like to continue your policing career with us and think you could be part of our future, please view our advert and complete an application form.
Police Sergeants
Are you an experienced Police Sergeant looking for a new challenge? We are looking for qualified sergeants to join our Police Family and, together, help keep our communities safe and feeling safe, identify and protect vulnerable people and prevent and respond to harm. Being a sergeant in Dorset is a diverse and fulfilling role where no two days are the same. Why wait? Start your application today!
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.
