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British Transport Police; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing and mental health support

Career progression opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

British Transport Police in Birmingham is recruiting Detective Constables at Constable rank to join our Crime Investigation Department. We welcome current or former officers seeking a new challenge or return to policing, valuing experience, empathy, and strong communication.

As CID detectives, you will conduct proactive and reactive investigations on the rail network, liaising with victims and witnesses to secure evidence for prosecution.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI.
• Substantive in rank and have completed probation for transferees; re-joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving and have been substantive in rank.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and reactive investigations within CID to secure best possible evidence for prosecution.
• Liaise with victims and witnesses, providing updates and support throughout investigations.

Skills

Investigative experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Transferee and Re-Joiner Detective Constables - Birmingham

Start Your Journey with the British Transport Police (BTP)

Join a Team Where Your Voice and Values Matter

Are you a current or former Police Officer looking for a new challenge or thinking about returning to policing?

British Transport Police (BTP)are recruiting Detectives at Constable rank to join our Crime Investigation Department in

Birmingham.

BTP police and protect 10,000 miles of track and 3,000 railway stations every day – a network that is at the heart of Britain’s community, commerce and industry. Join us and you’ll be providing specialist policing to a unique community in a unique environment, dealing with rewarding challenges that you won’t find in any other Force.

Our CID Officers conduct proactive and reactive investigations into all crimes that happen on the rail network ensuring that the best possible evidence is secured and cases are fully and efficiently investigated to allow for a considered decision on the prosecution of offenders. They act as a liaison officer for victims and witnesses of crimes, ensuring that they are made aware of the progress of the investigation with the appropriate support and reassurance.

Make a Real Impact

At BTP, wechampionmodern, people-first policing. From safeguarding passengers to supporting vulnerable individuals and preventing crime, no two days are the same. Our officers are more than law enforcers; they are listeners, problem-solvers, and protectors of communitytrust.

This is a role where your empathy, communication skills, and emotional intelligence are every bit as valued as your operational experience.

Why Transfer to British Transport Police?

We recognise that transferring force is a significant career decision. That's why we are committed to supporting you from your initial enquiry through to your first months in post.

Our dedicated recruitment team will keep in regular contact throughout the process, providing clear and honest information about roles, locations, training requirements and operational expectations. We believe in having open conversations from the outset, helping you make an informed decision about your move to BTP.

Every transferee is supported by a named point of contact and will have access to guidance from experienced colleagues who understand the transition process. We take the time to understand your skills, experience and career aspirations to help identify the opportunities that best match your background and ambitions.

Once you join BTP, our support continues. We actively seek feedback from new transferees to understand their experience and continually improve our recruitment and onboarding processes.

This approach has helped officers successfully transition into BTP, settle quickly into their new roles and continue developing rewarding careers within a specialist national police force.

What we offer

We believe asupportiveworkplace is key to success. That’s why we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• A strong focus on wellbeing, mental health support, and inclusive leadership
• Real opportunities to progress through diverse career pathways
• Family-friendly policies and a culture that understands life beyond work

Join aforcewhere your ideas are welcomed, your development is prioritised, and your unique strengths are seen as assets.

• Applicants must be a current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI
• Transferees must be substantive in rank and have completed probation
• Re-joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving and have 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 for our locations outside of Inner London must hold a full UK driving licence.**

Role Specific Eligibility Criteria

• We welcome applications from PIP2-accredited Detectives, as well as Police Constables who have investigative experience and/or have successfully completed the National Investigators' Examination (NIE). Re-joiners and applicants who are not PIP2 accredited will be assessed on a case‑case basis upon appointment to determine any learning and development requirements necessary to support them in the role including completing the CID pathway or re‑accreditation.

Want to Learn More?

Explore our On Patrol shadowing scheme to get a first-handfeelfor the role, or email us at [e-mail] with any questions.

You’ve already made a difference. Come do it again, with a team that values every part of who you are -

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.

Use of AI

AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.