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British Transport Police; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

British Transport Police are inviting current or former Detective Constables to join the Criminal Investigation Department in Stevenage as transferees and re-joiners. The role focuses on safeguarding vulnerable people, delivering high-quality investigations and working with partner agencies to bring offenders to justice.

Candidates must be PIP2-qualified and hold a full UK driving licence, with the ability to operate across the railway policing environment.

Qualifications

• PIP2-qualified Detective Constables with a passion for delivering high-quality investigations.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Open to current or former officers returning to policing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex investigations within CID in Stevenage.
• Safeguard vulnerable people and support victims during investigations.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and specialist departments to secure justice.

Skills

Detective Constable

PIP2 Investigator Accreditation

UK Driving Licence

Policing Experience

Job description

Transferee and Re-Joiner Detective Constables - Stevenage

Start Your Investigative Journey withBritish Transport Police (BTP) -Join a Specialist Team Where Your Skills Make a Differen

ce

Are you a current or former Detective Constable looking for a new challenge or considering a return to policing?

British Transport Police (BTP) are recruiting experienced, proactive and community-focused investigators to join our Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as a

Detective Constable based in Stevenage. This opportunity is open to

PIP2-qualified Detective Constables who are passionate about delivering high-quality investigations, safeguarding vulnerable people and bringing offenders to justice.

Make a Real Impact

At BTP, our detectives investigate a diverse range of crimes across the railway network, including serious violence, sexual offences, robbery, safeguarding investigations, county lines activity, organised crime and fatalities. No two investigations are the same. As a Detective Constable, you will be trusted to manage complex investigations, work alongside specialist departments and partner agencies, and provide support to victims during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. This is a role where your investigative expertise, decision-making and commitment to delivering justice will have a direct impact on keeping millions of passengers safe every day.

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 our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer:

• Opportunities to investigate complex and varied crime across a unique national policing environment
• Supportive leadership and a strong culture of professional development
• Access to specialist investigative training and career progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements wherever operationally possible
• A strong focus on wellbeing, mental health support and work-life balance
• The opportunity to work with dedicated safeguarding, intelligence and specialist operational teams

Join a force where your expertise is recognised, your development is prioritised and your contribution makes a lasting difference.

**Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.**

• Applicants must be a current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, PSNI or British Transport Police
• Must be able to be operational.
• Applicants must be substantive in the rank of Detective Constable
• Applicants must hold a current PIP2 Investigator Accreditation
• Transferees must have completed their probationary period
• Re-joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving policing and have previously 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

Want to Learn More?

If you would like to find out more about life as a Detective Constable with BTP, please email us at [e-mail] with any questions.

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 examples, personal insights and real investigative experiences. Authenticity matters because 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.

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 tosupport you. Your talent, your potential and your unique perspective matter here.

Bring your investigative skills to British Transport Police and help us protect the railway,