Volunteer Police Officer

Northumbria Police; Itchen Abbas; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national police service is looking for a Transferee Special Constable to help ensure safety across the UK rail network. The role involves protecting passengers and critical infrastructure while providing support for operations tackling various challenges, from safeguarding vulnerable individuals to counter-terrorism efforts. Candidates must have served as a Special Constable within the last 12 months. Comprehensive training and support are provided, along with development pathways for career progression.

Benefits

All training, uniform, and travel expenses covered.

Development pathways to support career progression.

Qualifications

• Achieved Independent Patrol Status (England and Wales only).
• Received First Aid Training.
• Free from any convictions, cautions, reprimands or penalty notices.
• Thoroughly grounded in the operational aspects of police work.
• Free from any ongoing investigation in your current force.
• Have completed your minimum required annual hours.

Responsibilities

• Help keep millions of passengers and critical infrastructure safe.
• Support counter-terrorism operations in high-demand environments.
• Contribute to operations across the UK with a local connection.
• Expand skillset with leadership development and training.

Job description

Are you ready to take your volunteering to the next level? Join British Transport Police (BTP) as a Transferee Special Constable and use your experience where it matters most. Help keep millions of passengers and critical infrastructure safe every day. Special Chief Officer Nathan Turner says: "Our Specials are an essential part of the BTP family. With their unique perspectives and frontline experience, they strengthen our ability to police one of the most dynamic and complex networks in the UK. If you're ready to bring your skills to a national team that values you, come and be part of our journey."

Why Transfer to BTP?

• Policing with Purpose: Protect a national rail network that supports over 3 million journeys and the movement of essential goods every day.
• Specialist Opportunities: Work with teams tackling county lines, safeguarding vulnerable people, managing public order, and supporting counter‑terrorism operations in high‑demand, fast‑paced environments.
• National Reach, Local Impact: Contribute to operations across the UK while maintaining a local connection to your chosen posting area.
• Structured Support and Development: Expand your skillset with leadership development, specialist attachments, and ongoing training supported by a command team that values volunteers.
• Team Ethos: Join a force where Specials are respected, supported, and empowered to make decisions and lead confidently.
• All training, uniform and travel expenses covered.
• Development pathways to support career progression whether you stay as a Special or transition to a Regular role.

Eligibility Criteria

You must currently be serving, or have served within the last 12 months, as a Special Constable in a Home Office police force. To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

• Achieved Independent Patrol Status (England and Wales only)
• Received First Aid Training
• Free from any convictions, cautions, reprimands or penalty notices (excluding standard driving offences), regardless of current service status
• Thoroughly grounded in the operational aspects of police work
• Free from any ongoing investigation in your current force
• Have completed your minimum required annual hours
• Be currently serving as a Special Constable or have been within the last 12 months

Locations

• London and South East: Euston, Paddington, London Bridge, Victoria, Gatwick, Ashford, Croydon, and more
• South and East of England: Southampton, Norwich, Brighton, Colchester, Cambridge, Luton, Southend
• Midlands and North: Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, York, and more