Police Sergeant Uniformed Operations

A core requirement of the role is to encourage, support, lead and advise staff within their area of responsibility, quality assuring their activities, assisting with their personal development and improving their professional competence and confidence.

This role co-ordinates and monitors policing activity to uphold the law, enable public safety and build public confidence in policing. This is done in line with legal frameworks and policy guidelines.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying policing needs within the Bailiwick and taking forward issues in line with the Service Delivery Plan.

Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.

Job Description

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. The process will assess an individual’s behaviour and conduct to determine their honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, maturity, reliability, and overall suitability to work in policing. It will consider criminal history, financial information, relationships, and any other adverse information, to determine the outcome.

Contact: Adam Miller – Inspector or Bethany Chandler – L&D Manager, Learning and Development Team on tel. (01481) 229118 or email: training@guernsey.police.gg.

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.

Closing Date: 14 September 2026

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.

 

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:

Relocation Directive 2024

Getting to Know Guernsey Brochure

Living and Working in Guernsey Brochure

Employment Permit Information 

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.

The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

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