Police Sergeant/Detective Sergeant

Are you a motivated Police Sergeant or Detective Sergeant looking for your next professional challenge?

Whether you're an experienced leader seeking a new environment or a recently qualified Sergeant ready to make a tangible difference, this is your opportunity to take the next step - in one of the most unique policing environments in the British Isles.

Investigo Government Solutions have partnered with Bailiwick of Guernsey Law Enforcement to recruit experienced Police Sergeants and Detective Sergeants to join their expanding team. These are permanent positions offering a strong benefits package, low personal taxation, and substantial relocation support for your first four years on-island.

Summary of the Position

Sergeants in the Bailiwick of Guernsey play a vital leadership role within operational policing, combining hands-on supervision with clear strategic influence.
You'll provide effective day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to Constables and staff - leading the policing response to emergency situations, critical incidents, and ongoing investigations.

As a Guernsey Sergeant, you'll uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, ensuring every action contributes to public safety, community confidence, and high-quality policing. Whether working in uniform operations or investigations, you'll play a central role in delivering on the Service Delivery Plan and the island's policing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your team, promoting wellbeing, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Coordinate and control policing responses to incidents and investigations, ensuring effective resource allocation and sound decision-making.
• Manage the safe custody of detainees in accordance with PPACE and Codes of Practice.
• Apply the National Decision Model (NDM) and THRIVE principles to assess threat, harm, and risk, ensuring proportionate and ethical policing decisions.
• Supervise investigations, ensuring compliance with legislation, crime recording standards, and data protection principles.
• Take initial command of significant or critical incidents, ensuring effective scene management and public safety.
• Drive collaboration across Law Enforcement, partner agencies, and the wider community to deliver cohesive service outcomes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with JESCC, Guernsey Border Agency, and other key internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills/Experience Required

• Substantial operational policing experience, ideally within response, neighbourhood, or investigative policing.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams effectively, promoting professional standards and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage the public, partners, and colleagues alike.
• Strong decision-making ability, using evidence, ethics, and sound judgement under pressure.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of the College of Policing's Competency and Values Framework (CVF) and the Code of Ethics.
• Familiarity with the NDM and THRIVE models in operational decision-making.
• Investigative experience and/or PiP Level 2 accreditation (for Detective Sergeant applicants) desirable.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Substantive Sergeant (or qualified and ready for promotion).
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Completion of any required probationary period.
• Willingness to undertake shift work and work flexibly in line with operational demand.
• Fitness, medical, dental, and vetting clearance in line with Law Enforcement standards.

Why Guernsey?

Guernsey offers a genuinely unique opportunity to rediscover balance and purpose in your policing career.
With short commutes, a strong sense of community, and a low crime rate that allows for truly quality policing, you'll be part of a service where your leadership directly impacts the lives of those you serve.

Enjoy up to £57,167 per annum, 20% flat-rate income tax, four years' relocation support, and an exceptional work-life balance surrounded by beaches, clean air, and a close-knit team that values professionalism, respect, and pride in the badge.

Next Steps

If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with an up-to-date CV, and we'll be in touch to discuss your experience, motivations, and the full recruitment process.

Your next chapter starts here - policing with purpose in beautiful Guernsey.