Service AreaLaw EnforcementGrade: - Police Inspector 031-034 - £73,083 - £79,219 per annum, together with the Hampshire Allowance of £1,623 per annum.Full TimeThe States of Guernsey are seeking to recruit Police Inspectors / Detective Inspectors to join Bailiwick of Guernsey Law Enforcement.Inspectors provide leadership and management of critical incidents and calls for service, effectively and efficiently deploying resources, in line with the Guernsey Police Service Delivery Plan and organisational policies, including pre-planned events.The post holder will ensure the safety of officers, staff and the public, and respond effectively to problems, incidents and crime.This role carries specific legal powers to enable the maintenance of law and order. Post holders will be senior operational officers and may also manage assigned specialist policing functions. The post holder will be required to undertake the role of review officer and identification officer in accordance with PPACE and to be able to oversee the management of persons in police detention. They will also be responsible for identifying policing needs and taking forward community issues in accordance with the Service Delivery Plan.The post holder will need to be an initial tactical firearms commander and maintain operational accreditation.Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme.Application Process:Contact: Learning and Development Team on tel. (01481) 222222 or email: .We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team.Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.Recruitment Timeline:Date6th October 2025Recruitment closes17th and 24th OctoberOnline information webinars (optional)w/c 3rd NovemberFormal interviewsPlease note that all dates advertised are subject to change.Law Enforcement Vetting:The successful candidate will be required to complete a Law Enforcement Vetting e-Form. If you are successful after interview, a copy of your passport and your Guernsey Social Security Number or UK National Insurance number will be forwarded to the Guernsey Vetting Unit by HR; please ensure this information is entered / uploaded onto your job application. A link to access your Law Enforcement Vetting e-Form will then be sent to you via email by the Guernsey Vetting Unit.In order to satisfy residency criteria, you need to have been resident in the UK or Guernsey for a period of 3 years. The calculation of the period of time refers to the period immediately before an application is made and not any other period or accumulation of time spent in the UK or Guernsey. Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include crimes involving Theft, Dishonesty and Fraud.Relocation Package:For candidates who would be required to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, we also offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual's circumstances.More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive below.This role offers off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit (see details below). This permit will also enable candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.For more information about Guernsey and the relocation package, please follow the below links:Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
