Please note that due to the current reduction in the recruitment requirements for Lothian and Borders Police, Central Scotland and Tayside Police, and the high number of applications that have been received, no further applications will be accepted by these Forces at present. Any changes to this position will be notified on the appropriate section of the relevant Force Website.

The Shared Recruitment Service will consider applications for Police Constable transfer from officers with at least 3 years service currently serving with other recognised U.K. Police Forces. Successful transferees will not be eligible to apply for promoted or specialist posts until after completion of one year's service. For enquiries regarding transfer in rank of Sergeant or above, please contact the following Recruitment Contact for advice as follows;

• Central Scotland Police – 01786 456335
• Fife Constabulary – 01592 418521
• Lothian & Borders Police – 0131 311 3373
• Tayside Police – 01382 596212

Recruitment Process
The Assessment Centre for transferees will be a single day and mirrors that of other applicants with the exception of the Standard Entrance Test and Critical Thinking Test, from which they are exempt.
Training
Transferees are not required to complete a probationary period on appointment. They will commence their training with a short Induction Course held at Force Headquarters.
Officers transferring from Forces outside Scotland will attend a two week course at the Scottish Police College to familiarise themselves with Scottish law and differing procedures followed by a local training course.