Ready for a New Challenge? Join North Yorkshire Police!
At North Yorkshire Police, we know that balancing knowledge and experience across our workforce is essential. That’s why we actively welcome officers transferring from other Home Office forces - whether you’re looking for a lateral move or seeking the next step through promotion.
From dramatic coastlines and breathtaking countryside to thriving towns and the historic City of York, our region offers an exceptional quality of life alongside a diverse and rewarding policing environment.
Whether you’re aiming to develop your career, move closer to family and friends, or take on a fresh challenge, we may have the opportunity you’re looking for.
If you’re a serving officer ready for your next move - sideways or upwards - your future could be here.
Bring your skills. Shape your future. Make an impact in North Yorkshire.
Transferee opportunities
Career Opportunities
At North Yorkshire Police, we offer a range of opportunities to develop and progress your career beyond frontline policing. We have a number of specialist departments where your skills and experience can make a real impact, such as;
- Covert Services and Intelligence
- Specialist Operations
- Safeguarding
- Economic crime
- Cybercrime
- Major Investigation Team
- CID & Safeguarding Investigation Team
- Serious and Organised Crime Unit
Whether you’re looking to move into a specialist area or build on existing expertise, we’ll support your development and help you take the next step in your policing career.
Detective Constables operate from our three command centres in Harrogate, York and Scarborough and our HQ in Northallerton.
The majority of officers joining North Yorkshire Police as transferees start as Police Constables (working within our Response or Neighbourhood Policing Teams) or Detectives Constables.
We also run frequent promotion boards, giving you the opportunity to progress your career within our organisation.
Postings will be confirmed following a successful offer. While final decisions are based on organisational requirements, we will ask for your preferences and do our best to place you in a suitable posting and your preferred location.
Eligibility
To be eligible to transfer to North Yorkshire Police, you must:
- Be a currently serving police officer in a recognised Home Office police force
- Have successfully completed your probationary period
- Hold an acceptable performance, attendance, and disciplinary record
- Rejoiners must rejoin within 5 years of leaving the police force
Rejoining
We actively encourage former officers to return to policing with North Yorkshire Police. Whether you stepped away to focus on family, explore a different career, or gain experience elsewhere, your skills and experience are highly valued and can make a real difference to our communities.
Your journey with us doesn’t have to be over - come back and help shape the future of policing in North Yorkshire.
Positive action
At North Yorkshire Police, we value difference and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Our dedicated Positive Action Team is here to support you throughout your application journey and beyond.
If you feel you would benefit from any reasonable adjustments or additional support to help you reach your full potential, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Positive Action Team [email protected]
Find out more about Positive Action.
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting the wellbeing, development, and work-life balance of our officers. When you join North Yorkshire Police, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave – 22 days per year, rising to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Family-friendly and flexible working policies – helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Blue Light employee benefits scheme – exclusive discounts on everything from groceries to holidays!
- Cycle-to-work scheme – save money and stay healthy with tax-free bike purchases
- Access to our salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- For those transferring to NYP continuous service will be honoured
Recruitment process
The recruitment process for transferees typically includes:
- Online application
- Competency-based interview
If successful at the assessment stage, you will then be required to complete all necessary pre-employment checks and clearances before joining North Yorkshire Police.
Successful candidates
Candidates who pass all stages of the recruitment process will be placed on a transferee holding list for up to 12 months. During this time, you may be considered for suitable vacancies across our force area.
When an appropriate vacancy becomes available, you will receive an unconditional offer of employment and be allocated the next available training start date.
While postings are determined based on organisational need, we will always consider your skills, experience, and home address when making placement decisions.