Special Transferee
Transfer to Durham Constabulary as a Special Constable
Looking for more than just a badge? Find it in Durham.
We’re now inviting Special Constables from across the UK to transfer into Durham Constabulary—a force where you’re not a bystander, your part of the frontline.
Whether you’re a Constable, Section Officer, Sergeant or Inspector, we want to recognise your rank, skills and experience wherever possible. Because here, what you bring counts.
Why Transfer to Durham?
Our Special Constabulary is not tucked away on the sidelines—it’s embedded, respected, and actively policing on the frontline.
We don’t just give you a uniform and a thank you. We give you the training, tools and opportunities to lead, support and serve—shoulder to shoulder with regular colleagues.
When someone dials 999, they don’t ask whether the help is paid or voluntary.
They ask for someone who cares.
That could be you.
What We Offer:
- Retention of your current rank, subject to local assessment
- Access to Taser training for eligible officers
- Advanced driving and TPAC training available for suitable candidates
- Deployment in response, neighbourhoods, roads policing, public order, and more
- Ongoing development, mentoring and leadership pathways
- Uniform, equipment and welfare support equal to that of regulars
- A force culture where Specials are truly part of the team
- Mileage expenses up to 10 miles from our force border.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Operational Special Constables with experience
- Officers who are committed to community policing and professional standards
- Volunteers with the drive to dig deep, learn fast and lead from the front
- People who want more from their policing journey—and are ready to give more too
Let’s Start the Conversation.
For more information please contact Steve:
[email protected]
(Special Superintendent, Durham Constabulary)
How to apply
If you’d like to apply, please forward a copy of the attached Application form to [email protected]
External Applicants - please use the external application form
Please also complete and return the equal opportunity form and return this with your Application form.
We are committed to equal opportunities, we therefore encourage you to complete and return the equality monitoring form. This form is optional, and your responses will be kept confidential and for statistical purposes only.
The above 2 (relevant application + equal opportunity) forms should be returned by email to our Recruitment department – [email protected]
Candidates must have indefinite leave to work and live in the UK and be free from any restriction. Any successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of this.
Candidates will be contacted via email in relation to the recruitment process and are advised to also check junk and spam folders for email updates.
Further information
Any offer of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting checks which will be maintained/updated throughout the period of service.
Applicants must have been a UK resident for at least three years prior to the date of application.
If applicants have not been a resident in the UK for at least three years and can provide a VERIFIABLE certificate from the police of any country where they have taken temporary residence. The certificate must indicate that they have not been convicted of any offence whilst in that country or involved in any investigation by a Law Enforcement Agency.
Any tattoos deemed to be obscene, or advocates sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination, by written word or design is prohibited and the presence of such a tattoo would preclude an applicant from passing the recruitment process for employment with the Constabulary.
For any queries, please contact [email protected]
Please return the relevant application form and the equal opportunity form to [email protected]
