Police Officer

Confidential; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free Oyster Card

25 days annual leave

CARE pension scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing learning and development

Eye tests

Descripción de la vacante

British Transport Police in London is recruiting Police Officers to protect passengers, prevent crime and support vulnerable people across a busy transport network. The role offers a starting salary of £33,609, with an Inner London Allowance (£9,044.75) and London Weighting (£3,261) totaling over £42,600 from day one.

No degree is required; you will receive funded training and your own Oyster Card for travel both on and off duty.

Formación

• Strong communication skills.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Empathy and emotional resilience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to public service.

Responsabilidades

• Protect passengers and prevent crime on Britain's railway network.
• Support vulnerable people and keep the country moving.
• Police London locations including stations and transport hubs.
• Respond to emergencies and investigations as required.
• Progress within a structured career with development opportunities.

Conocimientos

Communication

Judgement

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Public service

Descripción del empleo

Now Recruiting Police Officers in London

Earn Over £42,600 from Day One with British Transport Police

No Degree Required Earn While You Learn Fully Funded Training Oyster Card to be used on and off duty

Starting Salary: £33,609

Inner London Allowances: £9,044.75 (£5,783.75 London Allowance plus £3,261 London Weighting)

Starting Earnings in London: Over £42,600 from day one

Free Oyster Card: Personal and professional travel across London

Salary After Five Years: £52,014

"BTP truly is a unique police force with a real family feel. We care deeply about what we do; serving the public and supporting our people. Our work matters. If you want to make a positive difference to the millions of people who use the network every day, BTP is the place for you." Chris Casey, Divisional Commander, London and South East England

Protect Every Journey. Make a Difference Every Day.

Every day, millions of people rely on Britain's railway network. As a Police Officer with British Transport Police, you'll play a vital role in protecting passengers, preventing crime, supporting vulnerable people and keeping the country moving.

You'll police some of London's busiest and most recognisable locations, including major railway stations, sporting venues, concerts, city centres and transport hubs used by millions each year. Working across one of the world's largest and most complex transport networks, no two days are ever the same.

One moment you could be safeguarding a vulnerable child. The next, you could be responding to an emergency, investigating crime, supporting a victim, disrupting organised criminal activity or protecting the public during a major incident.

This is a career where your actions genuinely matter. Every interaction presents an opportunity to protect, support and positively impact the communities we serve.

From day one, you'll be supported by experienced Officers, supervisors and mentors committed to helping you develop, succeed and build a rewarding long-term career.

Why Choose British Transport Police:

• Protect millions of passengers every day.
• Work in iconic and high-profile locations across London.
• Experience a huge variety of policing incidents and investigations.
• Patrol major railway stations, transport hubs and public events.
• Career opportunities in areas such as CID, Counter Terrorism and County Lines.
• Clear promotion and leadership pathways.
• Industry-leading travel benefits.
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and development.

Career Changers Welcome

You do not need previous policing experience to join us.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, industries and stages of life. Many of our Officers previously worked in:

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Customer Service
• Healthcare
• Transport
• Education
• Security
• HM Forces
• Emergency Services

What matters most is your integrity, commitment to helping others, resilience and willingness to learn.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, remaining calm under pressure and making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for people who demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Empathy and emotional resilience.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to public service.

What You'll Get in Return

A successful policing career is about more than salary alone.

British Transport Police offers competitive pay, industry-leading travel benefits, family-friendly policies, comprehensive wellbeing support and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits Include:

• Free Oyster Card for personal and professional use
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Highly competitive CARE pension scheme
• Retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme
• Ongoing investment in learning and development
• Free eyesight tests
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Membership of the Police Federation from day one
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support services
• 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• Paternity, adoption, carers and special leave provisions

Career Development and Promotion Opportunities

A role as a Police Officer is just the beginning.

As your career develops, you'll have opportunities to specialise in areas such as:

• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Counter Terrorism
• County Lines and Serious Organised Crime
• Safeguarding
• Intelligence
• Public Order
• Neighbourhood Policing
• Firearms and Specialist Operations

High-performing Officers can also progress into supervisory and leadership roles throughout their career.

Whether your ambition is to become a Detective, Specialist Investigator, supervisor or senior leader, we'll support you every step of the way.

Want To Apply

As part of the process, you will be required to complete a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). If you do not pass the SJT, your application will not progress at this time, though you may reapply once the reapplication period allows.