Detective Constable — CID Investigator & Impact

British Transport Police; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Specialist investigative training

Wellbeing and mental health support

Job summary

British Transport Police (BTP) is recruiting experienced investigators to join the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as Detective Constable, based in Stevenage. Open to current or former Detective Constables with PIP2 accreditation, the role focuses on delivering high-quality investigations, safeguarding vulnerable people and bringing offenders to justice.

Detectives will manage complex investigations across the railway network, collaborate with partner agencies, and support victims while

Qualifications

• Must be a current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, PSNI or British Transport Police.
• Must be operational and substantive in the rank of Detective Constable.
• Must hold a current PIP2 Investigator Accreditation.
• Transferees must have completed their probationary period.
• Re-joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving policing and have previously been substantive in rank.
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years.
• No live misconduct warnings or performance issues.
• Cannot be under current investigation by another force.
• No active CCJs, unmanaged IVAs, or bankruptcy.
• We do not accept applications from those dismissed from another force.
• We do not accept applications if you have been declined vetting at another Force within 2 years.
• Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate a diverse range of crimes across the railway network, including serious violence, sexual offences, robbery and safeguarding investigations.
• Manage complex investigations, work with specialist departments and partner agencies, and support victims during challenging times.
• Operate within a national policing environment and collaborate with safeguarding, intelligence and specialist operational teams.

Job description

British Transport Police (BTP) is recruiting experienced investigators to join the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as Detective Constable, based in Stevenage. Open to current or former Detective Constables with PIP2 accreditation, the role focuses on delivering high-quality investigations, safeguarding vulnerable people and bringing offenders to justice.

Detectives will manage complex investigations across the railway network, collaborate with partner agencies, and support victims while