Job Introduction

Now Recruiting Police Officers in Scotland - Edinburgh & Glasgow 

No Degree Required | Earn While You Learn | Fully Funded Training 

• Starting Salary: £33,609
• Salary After Five Years: £52,014
• Free Oyster Card for personal and duty travel across London
• No Degree required
• Earn whilst you train

**Applications Close: Midnight on Monday 30th November 2026**

Protect Every Journey. Make a Difference Every Day.

Every day, millions of people rely on Scotland's railway network to connect communities, businesses and visitors across the country. As a Police Officer with British Transport Police, you'll help keep passengers safe, protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and keep Scotland moving.

From the busy stations of Glasgow and Edinburgh and key transport hubs across the network, to major sporting events, concerts and public gatherings, you'll police some of Scotland's most vibrant and high-profile locations. No two days are ever the same.

One day you could be safeguarding a vulnerable person in need of support. The next, responding to an emergency, investigating criminal activity, supporting victims, or helping manage a major incident alongside policing partners across Scotland.

This is a career where your actions genuinely matter. Every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference to someone's day, and sometimes their life. You'll never face these challenges alone. From your first day of training, you'll be supported by experienced colleagues, supervisors and mentors who are committed to helping you develop, succeed and build a rewarding career serving Scotland's rail network and communities.

Why Join British Transport Police?

• Protect millions of passengers every day
• Work in iconic and high-profile locations across Scotland
• Experience a huge variety of policing incidents and investigations
• Patrol major railway stations, transport hubs and public events
• Access specialist career opportunities including CID, Counter Terrorism and County Lines
• Benefit from clear promotion and leadership pathways
• Enjoy industry-leading travel benefits
• Join a supportive organisation committed to wellbeing and development
  
  

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Competitive CARE pension scheme
• Retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Police Federation membership
• Free eyesight tests
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• 26 weeks' full-pay maternity leave
• Paternity, adoption, carers' and special leave provisions

Career Changers Welcome

You do not need previous policing experience to apply.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and industries. Many of our officers previously worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, healthcare, transport, education, security, HM Forces and the emergency services.

We're looking for people who demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• Emotional resilience and empathy
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills
• A genuine commitment to public service

Important Eligibility Information

Before applying, please ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for appointment as a Police Constable with British Transport Police.

You may not be eligible if you:

• Are currently within the recruitment reapplication period with BTP.
• Have ever received a custodial sentence, including a suspended sentence.
• Within the last two years, have you been declined, refused, or failed any vetting, pre-employment checks, security clearance process, or police staff/officer recruitment process with BTP, another UK police force, the NCA, CNC, or MOD Police.
• Subject to a live misconduct investigation
• Do not have the permanent right to live and work in the UK
• Have not lived continuously in the UK for the last three years 
• Have significant unmanaged financial difficulties that may affect vetting
• Have tattoos incompatible with the role of a Police Officer
• Do not meet the standards of honesty, integrity and professional behaviour expected in policing
  
  

Recruitment Process

The selection process includes:

1. Online application inclusive of Situational Judgement Tests
2. Online ability testing
3. Online video assessment
4. Invite to Assessment Centre inclusive of fitness test, Biometric vetting and Uniform fitting
5. Pre-employment checks: Vetting, medical assessment and references.

As part of the process, we'll also complete:

• Right-to-work and residency checks
• Police National Computer (PNC) checks

AI can be a useful tool for generating ideas or helping structure written responses, but we want to hear from your personal experiences.

Please ensure all information provided during the application process is accurate and complete. Failure to disclose relevant information, providing misleading information, or the discovery of convictions, cautions or other matters affecting eligibility may result in your application being withdrawn at any stage.

Ready to Apply?

Applications are completed online

If successful throughout the recruitment process, you'll receive a conditional offer and be placed into a pool for future training intakes.

Please note:

• This campaign is for new recruits only
• Transferees should apply through dedicated transferee campaigns when available
• Successful applicants may remain in the conditional offer pool for up to 12 months

We encourage applicants to attend one of our online Q&A sessions to learn more about life as a Police Officer with BTP and the recruitment process.

For support with your application, please contact: recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

We believe our workforce is strongest when it reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

If you require additional support during the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments may be available

Join British Transport Police and build a career where you'll be supported, valued and empowered to make a meaningful difference every day