Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constables - Birmingham

British Transport Police; West Midlands; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Wellbeing & inclusive leadership

Career progression opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Résumé du poste

British Transport Police (BTP) in Birmingham is inviting current or former police officers to join as uniformed Police Constables through a transfer or re-joiner path. This talent pool vacancy intends candidates who can start within 12 months and bring community-focused, compassionate policing to our force.

We emphasise safeguarding passengers, supporting vulnerable individuals and crime prevention, with an emphasis on empathy, communication and emotional intelligence alongside operational

Qualifications

• 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.

Description du poste

Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constables - Birmingham

Start Your Journey with the British Transport Police (BTP)Join a Team Where Your Voice and Values MatterAre 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,compassionateofficers to join us as uniformed Police Constables in Birmingham.Please note, this is a talent pool vacancy and successful candidates are expected to start within 12 months.

Make a Real ImpactAt 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?

• 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.

Key Dates

Applications will close on Monday 2nd November.

Are You Eligible?

• 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.

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 AIAI 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.

Want to Learn More?

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