Police Officer - Inner London

British Transport Police is recruiting Police Officers in London.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Join a supportive organisation committed to wellbeing and development.

Training

Successful candidates will join the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP), a non-degree entry route for Police Officers. You will 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, and practical operational policing experience.

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 following areas, gained within the last five years:
  • 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:

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:

• Online application inclusive of Situational Judgement Tests
• Online ability testing
• Online video assessment
• Invite to Assessment Centre inclusive of fitness test, Biometric vetting and Uniform fitting
• Pre-employment checks: Vetting, medical assessment and references.

Benefits

• Over £42,600 total starting earnings.
• Salary after five years: £52,014.
• 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.

How 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. 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