Police Officer
British Transport Police · Direct employer
Location: Inner London — including Kings Cross, Euston, Wembley, Croydon, Clapham Junction, West Ham, Waterloo and Stratford
Working pattern: Full-time
About BTP
British Transport Police is a unique specialist force protecting millions of passengers, staff and members of the public across the rail network. We are now recruiting Police Officers across Inner London. If you want to make a real positive difference to millions of people using the network every day, BTP is the place for you.
The role
As a Police Officer with BTP you will play a vital role in keeping people safe. This role includes a wide variety of duties, from tackling serious and organised crime to addressing theft and public reassurance. Responsibilities include visible patrols, responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations, gathering intelligence and building trust with the communities we serve.
No prior policing experience is required. Full training and ongoing development will be provided, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as CID, Counter-Terrorism and County Lines.
What you'll bring
• Strong communication skills
• Good judgement and problem-solving ability
• Empathy and emotional resilience
• The ability to build trust and remain calm under pressure
What's on offer
• Starting salary of £32,472 rising to £50,256 after five years
• London allowances of £8,738 from day one of training
• Oyster card for personal and professional use
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme and a wide range of retail discounts
• Continued investment in learning and development
• Promotion and development opportunities across a range of police specialisms
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support
• Blue Light Card eligibility and Police Federation membership from day one
• 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave plus a range of additional leave options
Additional information
Applications are completed online and include a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). This campaign is for new recruits only — transferees should apply through a transferee-specific vacancy.
Successful applicants will join a conditional offer pool and be considered for opportunities for up to 12 months from the date of their conditional offer.
BTP is committed to inclusion and diversity. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026. This campaign may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
You may have experience of the following: Police Constable, Police Officer, Uniformed Police Officer, Trainee Police Officer, Graduate Police Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Community Police Officer, Probationary Police Officer, Response Officer, Patrol Officer.
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