Job Introduction

Now Recruiting Police Officers in London - Earn Over £42,600 From Day One

No Degree Required | Earn While You Learn | Fully Funded Training | Free Oyster Card for Personal and Duty Travel

• Starting Salary: £33,609
• Inner London Allowances: £9,044.75
• Total Starting Earnings: Over £42,600
• 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 Sunday 31st January 2027**

"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 positive difference to the millions of people who use the network every day, BTP is the place for you." - Chris Casey, Divisional Commander, London and South East England

Protect Every Journey. Make a Difference Every Day.

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

From major railway stations and transport hubs to sporting events, concerts and city centres, you'll work in some of London's busiest and most recognisable locations. No two days are ever the same.

One day you could be safeguarding a vulnerable child. The next, responding to an emergency, supporting a victim, investigating crime or helping manage a major incident.

This is a career where your actions genuinely matter. Every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference. 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.

Why Join British Transport Police?

• Protect millions of passengers every day
• Work in iconic and high-profile locations across London
• 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
  
  

Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

Successful candidates will join the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP), British Transport Police's non-degree entry route for Police Officers.

You'll be employed as a Police Officer and paid from day one whilst completing fully funded training.

From April 2027, the initial training programme will last approximately 33 weeks, combining:

• Classroom learning
• Online learning
• Scenario-based training
• Practical operational policing experience

Supported by experienced trainers, tutors and supervisors, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed to:

• Respond to incidents and emergencies
• Prevent and investigate crime
• Protect vulnerable people
• Use police powers lawfully and effectively
• Support victims and witnesses
• Keep passengers, railway staff and communities safe
  
  

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 Development

A career as a Police Officer is just the beginning. As your career develops, you'll have opportunities to specialise in areas such as:

• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Counter Terrorism
• County Lines and Serious Organised Crime
• Safeguarding
• Intelligence
• Public Order
• Neighbourhood Policing
• Firearms and Specialist Operations

There are also clear opportunities to progress into supervisory and leadership roles throughout your career.

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
  
  

Where Could You Be Based?

We're recruiting Police Officers across Inner London.

Locations include, but are not limited to:

• King's Cross, Euston, Waterloo, Clapham, Stratford, West Ham, Wembley, Croydon

Whilst specific postings cannot be guaranteed, home location will be considered wherever operationally possible.

Entry Requirements

English and Maths

You must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold Level 2 qualifications in English Language and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or an accepted equivalent); or
• Be willing to undertake and pass BTP's Level 2 English and Mathematics assessment.

Level 3 Qualification or Above (Evidence Required on Application) or Relevant Work Experience

You must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification or above (for example, two A Levels at grades A-E or an equivalent qualification) and provide evidence of this on application; or
• Applicants must have relevant work experience in one or more of the areas listed below.

Relevant work experience must have been gained within the last five years. The relevant experience criteria is:

• Armed Forces / Military service
• Emergency services (e.g. ambulance, fire & rescue service, coast guard)
• Revenue Protection Officer or Revenue Inspector
• Railway Enforcement Officer
• Rail Incident Response or Service Delivery Management roles
• Police staff roles
• Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
• Special Constable
  
  

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:

• Cannot demonstrate a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
• 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
• Qualification and employment verification
• Police National Computer (PNC) checks

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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 and include a Situational Judgement Test.

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