Police Officer – Inner London & Outer London - Central London (various locations), Cambridge, L[...]

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join the police force in London and surrounding areas. This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure public safety while enjoying a competitive starting salary. With no degree required, candidates will undergo a blended learning program, combining remote training with hands-on experience. Officers will engage in patrolling, responding to emergencies, and maintaining order while building strong community relationships. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle difficult situations and communicate effectively.
• Must remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling and responding to emergencies to ensure public safety.
• Investigating criminal activity and gathering intelligence.

Skills

Communication Skills

Diplomacy

Calm Under Pressure

Quick Decision Making

Education

No degree required

Job description

Police Officer – Inner London & Outer London - Central London (various locations), Cambridge, Luton, Southend, Ashford, Maidstone, Stevenage, London

Client:

Expert Employment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Description:

BTP are recruiting for future Police Officers in London and surrounding areas. You will be joining the force with the highest starting salary for officers in England, and a degree is not required to join BTP as a police officer.

The starting salary for a Police Officer within Inner London is £34,838 per annum, inclusive of London weighting and London allowance. We now offer a blended learning programme where a proportion of the training will be delivered remotely.

What should you expect from the role?

Your job is to keep the travelling public and people who work on the railway safe from harm. You will be responsible for patrolling, responding to emergencies, investigating criminal activity, gathering intelligence, and reassuring the public. You will maintain order, carry out arrests, and work with the industry and communities to combat crime.

What skills do you need to apply?

You should love variety and be able to handle difficult situations. You need to be a natural communicator, diplomatic, and able to remain calm under pressure while making quick decisions.

Pay and Benefits:

The basic starting salary is £27,804, rising to a maximum of £43,032 per annum after 6 years. Locations within Inner London attract a regional allowance, including £7,034 for Inner London from day 1 of training. Outer London locations have additional allowances as detailed in the original description.

Locations:

We are currently looking for Police Officers within B Division: Inner London, Cambridge, Luton, Southend, Ashford, Maidstone, Stevenage. You cannot specify a particular Inner London location, but your posting will be considered based on where you live.

Application process and eligibility:

Applying is easy! Simply click on ‘Apply’ at the bottom left of this page. All applications must be completed online. You will not be eligible to apply if you have been unsuccessful in a BTP Police Officer interview in the last 6 months, have been dismissed from another force, or have certain legal issues, among other criteria.

We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. All appointments are made based on merit.

Contact:

If you have questions about your eligibility or the application process, please email our recruitment team at [e-mail].