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Returner Scheme

This scheme is designed to assist in the retention or return of police officers and would support our communities by retaining skills and experiences of those who leave us but still wish to serve.

The scheme allows a police officer to retire from Dorset police force then return as an attested officer back with the force after a short break of service, which must be a minimum of at least one calendar month.

We are currently closed to new applications, however if you are interested in this opportunity, please express your interest in order to be notified when we are next open. 

Returning as a police officer may impact on any benefits you currently draw including your pension, we advise that you seek independent financial advice to understand any impact this may have.

Applicants who are interested in this opportunity should meet the below criteria before expressing their interest to apply

  1. You are a current serving officer with Dorset Police or retired from Dorset Police
  2. You must spend a minimum of one month and a maximum of 2 years in retirement
  3. You are in service with Dorset Police but have reached pensionable service or are approaching pensionable service. 

For further information around the recruitment process, please click the Returner Procedure below.

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Are you looking to re-join the Police?

A re-joiner is a person who has previously served as a member of a police force, having satisfactorily
completed the period of probationary service in the rank of constable and resigned.

Dorset are not currently open for re-joiner applicants, however you can submit your expression of interest below to ensure you are notified when we are next open for recruitment. 

Positive Action Recruitment Support

We aim to build our workforce to reflect the rich diversity and complexities of our communities by attracting the best talent from the widest pool of people.

We are currently under-represented by women (in police constable, detective constable and special constable roles), people who are Black, Asian or of ethnic heritage, and people who are disabled or neurodiverse. If you fall within one of these under-represented groups, our Positive Action Team can provide support ahead of a recruitment process.

You can find out more and register for positive action support via the link below.

Visit the Positive Action page here

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