Police Officer - Machynlleth

British Transport Police (BTP) is recruiting Police Officers in Machynlleth through its Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP).

As a Police Officer, you will play a vital role in keeping millions of passengers, railway staff, and the public safe daily. You will work across one of the world's busiest transport networks, facing unique challenges, developing valuable skills, and making a real difference.

Your Day-to-Day

No two days are the same. You could be supporting a vulnerable person in crisis, responding to an emergency, investigating crime, safeguarding a child, disrupting criminal activity, or reassuring someone during a difficult moment.

What You'll Get in Return

• Starting salary: £33,609, rising year-on-year to £52,014 after five years.
• Oyster card for personal and professional use.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• A highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme.
• Voucher and incentive schemes, including cycle-to-work and a wide range of retail discounts.
• Continued investment in learning, supported by dedicated in-house talent and development teams.
• Clear promotion and career development opportunities across a range of policing specialisms.
• Specialist support from Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Free eyesight tests.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card.
• Membership of the Police Federation from day one.
• Strong support for work-life balance, including 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, alongside paternity leave, carers' leave, adoption leave, and special leave provisions.

What We're Looking For

Previous policing experience is not required. BTP welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and stages of life, whether you are changing careers, leaving education, returning to work, or looking for a fresh challenge.

Key qualities include:

• Strong communication skills
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• Empathy and emotional resilience
• The ability to build trust and remain calm under pressure

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, you must have:

Level 2 Qualifications:

• Level 2 qualifications in English Language and Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or an accepted equivalent qualification), OR be willing to undertake BTP's Level 2 English and Maths assessment.

Level 3 or Work Experience:

In addition to the above, you must have:

• A Level 3 qualification or above (e.g., two A-levels at grade E or above, BTEC Level 3, Level 3 T Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3, Access to Higher Education Diploma).
• OR relevant work experience demonstrating an equivalent level of knowledge, responsibility, and professional capability (24 months service in areas such as Armed Forces/Military service, Emergency services, Revenue Protection Officer/Inspector, Railway Enforcement Officer, or Rail Incident Response/Service Delivery Management roles).

Disqualifications:

You will not be eligible to apply if you have been unsuccessful in previous applications within the reapplication period, have been declined vetting in the last two years, have received a custodial sentence (including suspended sentences), have been dismissed from another police force, are bankrupt, have unmanaged County Court Judgments or Individual Voluntary Arrangements, have offensive tattoos, have not resided continuously in the UK for the past three years, or do not have permanent right to live and work in the UK.

Application Process

Applications are completed online and include Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs). You are encouraged to attend a question-and-answer session to learn more about the role.

Successful applicants will join a conditional offer pool for up to 12 months.

Holding a valid full UK driving licence is essential.