Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constable - Leeds

British Transport Police; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A police organization in the UK seeks compassionate and community-focused officers to join as uniformed Police Constables in Leeds. You will make an impact by safeguarding passengers, supporting vulnerable individuals, and preventing crime. Ideal candidates will possess strong empathy, communication skills, and emotional intelligence. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing and mental health support

Diverse career pathways

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI.
• Transferees must be substantive in rank and have completed probation.
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding passengers and supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Preventing crime and protecting community trust.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Job description

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 community-focused, compassionate officers to join us as uniformed Police Constables in Leeds. Make a Real Impact At BTP, we champion modern, 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 community trust. This is a role where your empathy, communication skills, and emotional intelligence are every bit as valued as your operational experience.

Why Join BTP?

We believe a supportive workplace 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 a force where your ideas are welcomed, your development is prioritised, and your unique strengths are seen as assets.

Applicants Requirements

• 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
• Applicants for our locations outside of Inner London must hold a full UK driving licence

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