Transferee officers and detectives

We are focused on attracting, developing and retaining people with the aptitude, competencies, shared values and personal qualities needed to meet complex policing challenges, now and in the future. We are recruiting to a number of generalist and specialist roles across the force. This will nurture the talent of our workforce and build strong teams, so that we are prepared for future policing challenges.

We will ensure legitimacy of public service by developing a workforce that is reflective of our communities and we will provide opportunities to develop your potential through broadening opportunities and working with partners to share learning.

This is just the first step in a range of measures which will be rolled out over the coming months to place West Mercia Police in a position where it is recognised as an outstanding force, delivering a service to our communities which will be the best in the country, responsive to local need and at the forefront of national best practice. We will achieve this through a force-wide blended service to achieve the force vision of Protecting People from Harm and deliver our priorities of Safer Homes, Safer People and Safer Roads.

Whatever your reason for transferring forces, West Mercia Police can offer you a unique, challenging and rewarding career opportunity, where you really can make a difference. But don't just take our word for it - take a look at what some of our current officers had to say about West Mercia Police.

West Mercia is an area that covers the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. These areas are made up of picturesque countryside landscapes, vibrant city centres, an array of urban suburbs and historic scenery.

What makes us special is our people. To keep the communities of West Mercia safe, we require a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds who bring to the force an array of skills, beliefs and motivations. We are a force made up of digital specialists, data analysts, cleaning staff, trainers, administrators, and more

We encourage our people to challenge themselves and take on new opportunities. We are proud of our working environment where we believe we have created a culture that uplifts our people’s strengths and skills. We often recruit internally, and it is common for our staff members to move to different departments or for our police staff to become police officers.

Every year, you will sit down with your line manager and discuss where you are and where you are going. They will allow you to reflect on what you achieved and set goals for the year to come. You will also be able to discuss opportunities for specific training courses you would like to undertake to improve your skills.