If you’re an experienced Police Officer who has previously served within a UK Home Office Police Force or BTP, and wishes to re-join we’d like to hear from you!

 There is no restriction on how long you’ve been out of policing – we welcome applications from all former police officers who share our vision and values.

 There’s no better time to join us - as the second largest Police Force in the UK, policing the West Midlands is diverse and fast-paced. Careers with us are varied and demanding, but exciting too. From major incidents to community policing, every day is different and with hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022 a career with WMP has a lot to offer.

 Neighbourhood policing continues to play a significant part in tackling issues and working in partnership with our local communities. We have teams based across our patch to investigate crime and vulnerability, in our CID and Public Protection units. We have central Firearms, Operations, Offender Management, Intelligence and Professional Standards departments and work in partnership with police colleagues in the West Midlands CTU, NABIS, and the Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Although we aim to post you to a role in line with your preferences and experience, postings will be decided in line with organisational needs.

 We serve 2.8 million people in an area rich in diversity, with around 30 per cent of its population from ethnic minority backgrounds. Our force values embody what we are, to apply you must have real passion for people and communities. You will have a desire to work alongside our local communities to build relationships and make a difference to the lives of people in the West Midlands.

 Back to our offer to you – WMP is committed to supporting all colleagues with continuous professional development, great staff offers, associations and social clubs, wellbeing support, and a comprehensive development programme across the force.

 Am I eligible?

To apply to re-join the Police Service at West Midlands Police, you must:

Have previously been a substantive serving Police Officer within a UK Home Office Police Force or BTP

Meet our standards in terms of tattoos, fitness and health

Lived in the UK continuously for the past three years  

Resigned, but not retired, from your role as a Police Officer 

 If you’re committed, enthusiastic and ready to join us in making the West Midlands safer place apply now.

 Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully passing vetting and medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.