Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constable - Newcastle

British Transport Police; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national police service is seeking community-focused, compassionate individuals to join as uniformed Police Constables in Newcastle. This role involves safeguarding passengers, supporting vulnerable individuals, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates are current or former Police Officers with strong empathy and communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing and mental health support

Opportunities for career progression

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Current or former Police Officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI.
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years.
• No current misconduct warnings or performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard passengers and support vulnerable individuals.
• Participate in community policing and engage with the public.

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 Newcastle. 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?

• 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

Requirements

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

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