Chief Inspector / Detective Chief Inspector Promotions

South Yorkshire Police - Chief Inspector / Detective Chief Inspector – May 2026

If you have the drive, the vision, and qualities to become a Chief Inspector at South Yorkshire Police, we want to hear from you. The force is seeking applications from substantive Inspectors/Detective Inspectors who are looking for promotion either within force or to join SYP. Successful post holders will be instrumental in delivering the best service ensuring the force continues to improve, delivering the highest quality service for members of the public. 

For substantive Chief Inspectors/Detective Chief Inspectors looking to transfer to South Yorkshire Police at the same rank please refer to our transferee process.

About the role:

As a Chief Inspector/Detective Chief Inspector, you will play an intrinsic part in ensuring the public receives the very best service from us, by working proactively and collaboratively with colleagues. The key aims of South Yorkshire Police should always be at the forefront of everything you do. 

We are looking for leaders who will:

• Motivate and inspire staff, engaging with them and implementing change effectively
• Have operational credibility
• Be able to drive, improve and deliver performance outcomes 
• Be truly committed and passionate about the service provided to the public of South Yorkshire.

Policing professional profiles : College of Policing

On appointment, we will assess successful candidates’ skills and experience, as you will be required to form part of the force cadre responsibilities, performing one or more of the below listed roles following appropriate training and mentoring:

• Force critical incident manager, tactical firearms 
• PIP Level 2 Manager 
• Public order bronze or silver. 

Unless otherwise exempt from PSU; for uniformed applicants we expect you will be PSU trained to level two and have deployed operationally twice during the last 12 months (exceptional circumstances are considered). If you are not already a trained and accredited Bronze Commander, be prepared to undertake this challenging role. If you are an existing Public Bronze Commander, be prepared to train as a Silver Commander.

Eligibility:

• Applications are invited from Inspectors who passed their OSPRE Part 2 or completed their NPPF Step 4 Promotion process. 
• Where a candidate holds additional accreditations (for example POPS Bronze/Silver, TFC, SIO), please provide details of when these were achieved, along with examples and dates of the three most recent occasions on which they have been applied in practice.
• Detective Inspectors must have completed their ISM at DI Level.

In addition:

• You must meet the Force Attendance Criteria and Code of Conduct Criteria.
• You must have an up to date signed off Performance Review with a minimum ‘meets expectations’ rating or equivalent Performance Reviews for external candidates.
• If you are subject to UPP or have a live performance improvement plan you will not be eligible.
• If you have a live misconduct sanction you will not be eligible.
• You need written comments by line managers.
• You need sign off by your Chief Superintendent.