Police Officer - Inner London, Stevenage and Luton

Job Introduction

Ready to start your career in policing? British Transport Police are now recruiting Police Officers - apply today to make a difference! 

“BTP truly is a unique police force with a real family feel. We care deeply about what we do; serving the public and supporting our people. Our work matters. If you want to make a real positive difference to millions of people using the network every day. BTP is the place for you!" – Chris Casey, Divisional Commander London & South East England

Can you work in London and surrounding areas?
Recruitment for Police Officers is ongoing in both Inner and Outer London, including stations such as Kings Cross, Euston, Wembley, Croydon, Clapham Junction, West Ham, Waterloo, Stratford, Luton, and Stevenage, among others.

Please note: You are unable to specify a particular Inner London location, but your posting will be considered in alignment to where you live.

Holding a valid full UK driving licence is essential for all outer London areas

Is this the role for you?
As a Police Officer with the British Transport Police, you’ll play a vital role in protecting millions of passengers, staff, and the public. We offer one of the highest starting salaries for Police Constables across England and Wales, along with an excellent benefits package, professional development opportunities, and geographical flexibility.

This role includes a wide variety of duties – from tackling serious and organised crime to addressing graffiti, theft, and public reassurance. Your duties will include visible patrolling, responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations, gathering intelligence, and building trust with the communities we serve.

You’ll benefit from comprehensive training, continuous professional development, and opportunities to specialise in fields such as Counter-Terrorism, CID, or County Lines. Progression isn’t just a possibility - it’s a priority.

In return for your commitment, you will receive:

• The basic starting salary is £31,164 rising year-on-year to a maximum of £48,231 per annum after five years.
• Locations within Inner London also attract a regional allowance to reflect the increased cost of living. This includes: £8,611 for Inner London (£5588 London Allowance plus £3,023 London Weighting Allowance) from day 1 of training.
• Stevenage & Luton attract a South East allowance of £3000.
• Oyster card to use at any time.
• Voucher and incentive schemes such as cycle-to-work as well as a wide range of high street and online discounts.
• Continued investment in learning; supported by our in-house talent & development teams.
• A highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service).

We do need to let you know that you will not be eligible to apply if:

• You have been unsuccessful following interview for the role of a BTP Police Officer or Special Constable within the last 6 months.
• If you have been unsuccessful following your application or online ability testing for Police Officer, Special Constable or PCSO, you must await 6 months before reapplying to any of these roles.
• You have been unsuccessful following BTP vetting checks within the last 12 months. 
• You have ever received a custodial sentence this includes suspended sentences (other cautions, convictions and involvement with the police must be declared during the vetting process but are not necessarily a bar to employment).
• You have previously been dismissed from another force or you currently have a live investigation. 
• You have been declared bankrupt, have a CCJ or an un-managed IVA.
• You have tattoos that are deemed offensive; tattoos on face and neck will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• You do not have permanent right to live and work in the UK.
• You have not resided consistently in the UK for the past 3 years.

Essential Skills and Reasons to Apply:
You’ll need to embrace variety, be confident in high-pressure situations, and maintain professionalism and composure. Key skills include:

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to build rapport with people from all backgrounds
• Sound decision-making
• Diplomacy, resilience, and emotional intelligence

While the hours can be irregular and the work challenging, you’ll be fully supported to thrive — and the impact you make will be real and lasting.

Want to apply?
Applying is straightforward, with all applications completed online. 
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). If you do not pass the SJT, your application will not progress any further at this time. However, you are welcome to reapply in the future once the reapplication period allows. 

We recommend you attend a Q&A session ahead of submitting an application. All available sessions can be found online.

Please note: this campaign is for new recruits only, transferees are not apply to apply via this route.  If you wish to join the British Transport Police as a transferee, please apply via a transferee-specific advert once available.

Please be advised this campaign is for successful applicants to join our conditional offer pool. All successful candidates will remain in the pool and be considered for opportunities for period of 12 months, starting from the date you receive a conditional offer of employment.

Application deadline: 23:00 hours on Monday 23rd June 25
Should we receive a high volume of applications, the campaign may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Join us:
Bring your professionalism, commitment, and leadership skills on board – and become part of a police force like no other.

If you have any questions or need support with your application, contact our friendly team at: RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk