Starting salary: National Superintendent payscale plus £2,750 South East allowance (or other housing rent allowance)
Essex Police is an exciting, dynamic and diverse place to be.
We have been recognised as ‘exceptional’ in respecting victims of crime, with record levels of public trust and confidence, we are a force that continually finds new and innovative ways to tackle crime and protect our communities.
We are recruiting for suitably qualified Chief Inspectors/Detective Chief Inspectors who are eligible for promotion and Superintendents/Detective Superintendents who wish to join us as a level transfer.
We are looking for great leaders, who can demonstrate exceptional experience, innovation, and leadership, and share our vision to protect people, keep people safe and to do even more to prevent crime. Essex Police is made up of different people with the same values. As an inclusive force, we are looking to attract people from all backgrounds.
Essex is a remarkable and diverse county with urban areas just minutes from the capital, international ports and airports and a large rural economy. Our force is made up of loyal, committed, motivated and innovative officers, staff and volunteers. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outcomes for victims, making the county safer and working with partners and the wider community across Essex.
If successful, you will be key to delivering outstanding performance against our Force Plan and our mission to help people, keep people safe and catch criminals. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies that will support victims, reduce violence, enhance visibility and protect the most vulnerable within our society.
You will demonstrate a true commitment to developing a diverse, empowered and enthusiastic workforce which meets the needs of policing both now and in the future, while ensuring a strong public service ethic and an absolute commitment to fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality.
Assessment centres are currently scheduled between 8th October to 24th October 2025.
The closing date for applications to be returned is 16:00pm on Wednesday 24th September 2025.
To find out more information on how to apply, including information about our briefing event on Monday 15th September 2025, use the link below.
We Value Difference
Essex Police is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, attracting people from all backgrounds for our promotion and level transfer opportunities. Should you be interested in applying, please contact our Positive Action Team (positive.action@essex.police.uk) or attend our Positive Action event hosted via MS Team on Tuesday 16th September 2025. To receive the briefing information please email hr.people.development@ecis.police.uk.
Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender, sex (or gender), employment status.