Railway CID Detective Constable – Investigate & Protect

British Transport Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing focus

Career progression

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

British Transport Police is recruiting Detectives at Constable rank to join the Crime Investigation Department in Manchester. You’ll lead investigations on crimes on the rail network, secure evidence, and liaison with victims and witnesses to keep them informed throughout the prosecution process.

We value empathy, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving, with flexible working where possible and a focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Empathy and strong communication to support victims and witnesses.
• Investigative experience is desirable for CID work within a rail environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and reactive investigations into crimes on the rail network.
• Secure evidence to support prosecution decisions.
• Liaise with victims and witnesses, keeping them informed of investigation progress.

Skills

Empathy and communication

Investigative experience

Problem-solving

Education

PIP2 accreditation or NIE

Job description

British Transport Police is recruiting Detectives at Constable rank to join the Crime Investigation Department in Manchester. You’ll lead investigations on crimes on the rail network, secure evidence, and liaison with victims and witnesses to keep them informed throughout the prosecution process.

We value empathy, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving, with flexible working where possible and a focus on wellbeing.