Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Sergeant - Peterborough

British Transport Police; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Police Sergeant to lead a dedicated team of Constables in Peterborough. This role emphasizes strong leadership, empathy, and communication skills while fostering community trust. Candidates must be current or former police officers with specific eligibility requirements. The position offers flexible working, a focus on wellbeing, and promising career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on wellbeing and mental health support

Opportunities for career progression

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI.
• Substantive in rank and completed probation.
• Lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of uniformed Constables, providing guidance and fostering development.
• Ensure team performance aligns with organisational goals.
• Safeguard passengers and support vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Overview

British Transport Police (BTP) is currently seeking an experienced Police Sergeant with strong leadership skills and a passion for community policing to join our team in Peterborough. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated group of uniformed Constables - providing guidance, fostering development, and ensuring team performance aligns with our organisational goals. 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.

Benefits

• 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

Eligibility

• 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