Become a police officer with Wiltshire Police

Applications to become a police officer in Wiltshire, are now open.

This is the final round of recruitment as part of the Government’s pledge to recruit an additional 20,000 police officers nationally, and will see new officers in Wiltshire commence training from January 2023 onwards.

This is a great opportunity to join the Force. Police officer recruitment doesn’t come around that often so please spread the word among friends and family – we need the very best people for the job.

We are looking for resilient individuals whose first instinct is to help others. Those with a strong sense of community, who are calm under pressure, with a natural ability to communicate with people from all walks of life.

We’re particularly keen to hear from people who may not have considered a career in policing before and are from an underrepresented group, including women and ethnic minority communities.

If you want to make a difference and give back to your community this could be the job for you.

Along with fully funded accredited training the role offers:

  • Annual salary increments post probation
  • Great career progression
  • Ongoing training and personal development
  • To be part of a wider police family
  • Annual leave
  • Sick pay
  • Pension scheme

If you are interested in applying don’t delay, places for applications are limited.

To find out more about becoming a Wiltshire police officer, including the eligibility criteria, entry routes and how to apply, please visit the police officer page on the Careers section of the Wiltshire Police website here.