Property Officer

Job Introduction

Salary: £28,846.92 per annum with yearly increments based on performance plus £4613.61

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: London 

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:

As a Property Officer with BTP, you will play an important role in supporting the secure, accurate and efficient management of property across the London area. You will be responsible for receiving, recording, storing, tracking and arranging the return or disposal of a wide range of property, including evidence, lost and found property, special property and cash. This role is key to maintaining continuity of evidence, supporting officers and case progression, and ensuring property is managed safely, lawfully and professionally.

What you'll be doing: 

• Receive, record and securely store property taken as evidence, recovered stolen property, lost and found property, cash and special property, ensuring accurate records are maintained and items can be efficiently retrieved when required. 
• Manage property handling processes, including tracking property, supporting returns and disposals, monitoring storage timescales, and liaising with officers and relevant teams to ensure property matters are progressed promptly. 
• Support the continuity of evidence by maintaining accurate property records, managing interview tape storage and retention, and arranging the release of property and associated records for officers attending court. 
• Provide advice and guidance to officers and colleagues on property storage, disposal and related processes, while maintaining appropriate access control and high standards of housekeeping within the property store.

 What you'll bring to the team:  

• An A-Level qualification or equivalent vocational training or qualification, alongside a full clean driving licence. 
• Experience of dealing with members of the public, with the confidence and professionalism to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work accurately with a clear eye for detail. 
• Good keyboard skills and confidence using Windows-based applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• A flexible, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work unsupervised and manage sensitive property matters responsibly.
• Knowledge of BTP, crime reporting, lost property procedures, prosecution processes, court procedures and continuity of evidence registers.

 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.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months. 
• 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.

Notice Period - This role is subject to a 4 week notice period.  

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, 20th of July 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.

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For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.