Police Officer - Edinburgh and Glasgow

British Transport Police are recruiting Police Officers in Scotland, based in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This is a permanent, full-time role with fully funded training. You will earn while you learn.

What You'll Do

• Protect passengers, vulnerable people, and prevent crime on Scotland's railway network.
• Police high-profile locations including Glasgow and Edinburgh stations, transport hubs, and major events.
• Respond to emergencies, investigate criminal activity, and support victims.
• Work alongside policing partners across Scotland.

Why Join?

• Protect millions of passengers daily.
• Work in iconic and high-profile locations.
• Experience a variety of policing incidents.
• Access specialist career opportunities (CID, Counter Terrorism, County Lines).
• Benefit from clear promotion and leadership pathways.
• Enjoy industry-leading travel benefits.
• Join a supportive organisation committed to wellbeing and development.

Salary

• Starting Salary: £33,609
• Salary After Five Years: £52,014

Benefits

• 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.
• Free Oyster Card for personal and duty travel across London.

Who Can Apply?

Career changers are welcome. Previous policing experience is not required. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and industries.

We are looking for individuals 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

Eligibility Requirements

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.
• 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:

• Online application inclusive of Situational Judgement Tests.
• Online ability testing.
• Online video assessment.
• Invite to Assessment Centre (fitness test, Biometric vetting, Uniform fitting).
• Pre-employment checks (Vetting, medical assessment, references).
• Right-to-work and residency checks.
• Police National Computer (PNC) checks.

How to Apply

Applications are completed online. If successful, you'll receive a conditional offer and be placed into a pool for future training intakes. Successful applicants may remain in the conditional offer pool for up to 12 months.

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