Police Officer

The British Transport Police are now recruiting Police Officers.

Are you looking for a career where you can help people, challenge yourself and be part of a supportive, unique and specialist team

Become a Police Officer in the Heart of London.

We are recruiting for Police Officers within Inner London. Locations will include but is not limited to stations such as Kings Cross, Euston, Wembley, Croydon, Clapham Junction, West Ham, Waterloo, Stratford, 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.

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.

What you will get in return:

Starting salary: £32,472 (plus additional paid allowances stated below), rising year-on-year to £50,256 after five years.
London Allowances: Additional £8,738 (£5,588 London Allowance plus £3,150 London Weighting Allowance) from day one of training.
Oyster card for personal and professional use.
25 days holiday, increasing with service.
A highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) Pension Scheme.
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 and development teams.
Promotion and development opportunities into different police specialisms.
Specialist support from our Occupational Health and Wellbeing team.
Free eyesight tests.
Eligibility for Blue Light Card.
Become amember of the Police Federation, a national body representing all Police Officers, through which you can access a range of support from day one.
We support work-life balance with 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, plus a variety of other leave options like special leave, carers leave, paternity leave, and more because looking after our people matters.

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 six months.
If you have been unsuccessful following your application or online ability testing for Police Officer, Special Constable or PCSO – you must await six 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 three years.

What You’ll Bring

You don’t need prior policing experience – just the drive to make a difference and the confidence to handle a wide range of situations.

Key qualities include:

Strong communication skills.
Good judgement and problem-solving.
Empathy and emotional resilience.
The ability to build trust and stay calm under pressure.

From day one, you’ll get the training and support you need to grow. Whether you’re interested in CID, Counter Terrorism, the Dog Unit, tackling County Lines, or another specialism, you’ll find real opportunities to develop. At BTP, career progression isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected.

Want To Apply

Applying is straightforward, with all applications completed online. Click apply now and you will be redirected to our careers page to complete your application