Police Officer

British Transport Police; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national policing body is recruiting for the role of Transferee Special Constable. This role involves ensuring the safety of the national rail network and offers opportunities for engagement in diverse policing tasks. Eligible candidates should be currently serving or have served as Special Constables within the last 12 months and possess First Aid training. The position emphasizes operational readiness and a commitment to community safety across various UK jurisdictions.

Benefits

All training and expenses covered

Opportunities for progression

Variety and challenge in role

Qualifications

• Achieved Independent Patrol Status (England and Wales only).
• Have been served as a Special Constable within the last 12 months.
• Consistent residency in the UK for the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain safety across the national rail network.
• Engage in complex policing tasks in various jurisdictions.
• Support community policing efforts in the local area.

Skills

First Aid trained

Operational understanding of police work

Ability to work with diverse teams

Job description

Are you ready to take your volunteering to the next level? Join British Transport Police (BTP) as a Transferee Special Constable and use your experience where it matters most. Help keep millions of passengers and critical infrastructure safe every day.

Special Chief Officer Nathan Turner says: Our Specials are an essential part of the BTP family. With their unique perspectives and frontline experience, they strengthen our ability to police one of the most dynamic and complex networks in the UK. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a national team that values you, come and be part of our journey.

Why Transfer to BTP?

Policing with Purpose : Protect a national rail network that supports over 3 million journeys and the movement of essential goods every day.

Specialist Opportunities : Work with teams tackling county lines, safeguarding vulnerable people, managing public order, and supporting counterterrorism operations in high-demand, fast-paced environments.

National Reach, Local Impact : Contribute to operations across the UK while maintaining a local connection to your chosen posting area.

Structured Support and Development : Expand your skillset with leadership development, specialist attachments, and ongoing training supported by a command team that values volunteers.

Team Ethos : Join a force where Specials are respected, supported, and empowered to make decisions and lead confidently.

British Transport Police is now recruiting Police Officers across the Pennines, Midlands, and Western regions of the UK. Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference? Whether it’s helping people in moments of need, challenging yourself…

We are inviting currently serving Special Constables, or those who have served within the last 12 months, to transfer into one of our many BTP locations across the UK.

Eligibility Criteria

• Achieved Independent Patrol Status (England and Wales only)
• Received First Aid Training
• Free from any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or penalty notices (excluding standard driving offences), regardless of current service status
• Thoroughly grounded in the operational aspects of police work
• Free from any ongoing investigation in your current force
• Have completed your minimum required annual hours
• Be currently serving as a Special Constable or have been within the last 12 months
• Independent Patrol Status
• First Aid trained
• No live investigations or disciplinary findings
• No vetting restrictions
• Consistent UK residency for the past three years
• Permanent right to live and work in the UK

Locations

• London and South East : Euston, Paddington, London Bridge, Victoria, Gatwick, Ashford, Croydon, and more
• South and East of England : Southampton, Norwich, Brighton, Colchester, Cambridge, Luton, Southend
• Midlands and North : Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, York, and more

What You’ll Get

• A highly rewarding role that offers variety, purpose, and challenge
• Opportunities to work across jurisdictions and engage in complex policing tasks
• All training, uniform, and travel expenses covered
• Development pathways to support career progression whether you stay as a Special or transition to a Regular role

Please refer to the recruitment pack for prohibited occupations and vetting eligibility.