Job Introduction
Salary: £35,754.47 per annum, plus London Allowance of £4,613,61 for London based candidates.
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location:
Various locations across C Division, including Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Swansea, Reading, and regional hubs in the North East (Newcastle or Hull) and North West (Preston). Final posting will be confirmed at assessment stage.
Various locations across B Division (Inner London). Specific locations will be discussed at assessment stage.
Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available
Hours: 37 hours per week
British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for a PIP1 Investigator to join the Network Policing Department. As a PIP1 Investigator with BTP, you will play a key role in investigating neighbourhood and volume crime across the rail network. Working in a fast-paced operational environment, you’ll conduct thorough and proportionate investigations, ensuring all reasonable lines of enquiry are pursued while supporting victims and bringing offenders to justice. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your investigative skills and contribute to keeping millions of passengers safe every day.
What you'll be doing:
- Conduct proportionate, timely investigations into volume and neighbourhood crime, ensuring all reasonable lines of enquiry are pursued in line with PACE and CPIA.
- Gather, assess and develop evidence from a range of sources, including victims, witnesses, suspects and intelligence systems.
- Identify safeguarding needs, complete risk assessments and provide a victim-focused service in line with the Victims’ Code of Practice.
- Liaise with colleagues and partner agencies to progress investigations, sharing intelligence and preparing structured handover files where required.
What you'll bring to the team:
- PIP1 Investigator accreditation and proven experience conducting criminal investigations in line with PACE and CPIA
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret and act on complex information to support investigations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse individuals and partner agencies.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively and produce clear, accurate reports.
What we offer:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
- Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
- Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
- Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
- Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
- Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.
Additional Information:
Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.
Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.
References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.
Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI 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.
Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, on Sunday 28th of June 2026.
Inclusion & 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.
For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme
Join Us:
Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.
Find out why BTP could be the perfect fit for you - About Us - British Transport Police
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For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.
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