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Now Recruiting Police Officers in London - Earn Over £42,600 From Day One

"BTP truly is a unique police force with a real family feel. We care deeply about what we do, serving the public and supporting our people. Our work matters. If you want to make a positive difference to the millions of people who use the network every day, BTP is the place for you."

Chris Casey, Divisional Commander, London and South East England

No Degree Required | Earn While You Learn | Fully Funded Training | Free Oyster Card for Personal and Duty Travel

Starting Salary: £33,609

Inner London Allowances: £9,044.75

Total Starting Earnings: Over £42,600

Salary After Five Years: £52,014

Free Oyster Card for personal and duty travel across London

**Applications Close: Midnight on Sunday 1 November 2026**

Protect Every Journey. Make a Difference Every Day.

Every day, millions of people rely on Britain's railway network. As a Police Officer with British Transport Police, you'll help keep passengers safe, protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and keep the country moving.

From major railway stations and transport hubs to sporting events, concerts and city centres, you'll work in some of London's busiest and most recognisable locations. No two days are ever the same.

One day you could be safeguarding a vulnerable child. The next, responding to an emergency, supporting a victim, investigating crime or helping manage a major incident.

This is a career where your actions genuinely matter. Every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference.

Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

Successful candidates will join the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP), British Transport Police's non-degree entry route for Police Officers.

You'll 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

Practical operational policing experience

Supported by experienced trainers, tutors and supervisors, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed to:

Respond to incidents and emergencies

Prevent and investigate crime

Protect vulnerable people

Use police powers lawfully and effectively

Support victims and witnesses

Keep passengers, railway staff and communities safe

Why Join British Transport Police?

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

Enjoy industry-leading travel benefits

Join a supportive organisation committed to wellbeing and development

Career Changers Welcome

You do not need previous policing experience to apply.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and industries. Many of our officers previously worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, healthcare, transport, education, security, HM Forces and the emergency services.

We're looking for people 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

Salary and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

Starting salary of £33,609

Inner London allowances of £9,044.75

Over £42,600 earnings from day one

Salary rising to £52,014 after five years

Free Oyster Card for personal and duty travel

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

Career Development

A career as a Police Officer is just the beginning. As your career develops, you'll have opportunities to specialise in areas such as:

Criminal Investigation Department (CID)

Counter Terrorism

County Lines and Serious Organised Crime

Safeguarding

Intelligence

Public Order

Neighbourhood Policing

Firearms and Specialist Operations

There are also clear opportunities to progress into supervisory and leadership roles throughout your career.

Where Could You Be Based?

We're recruiting Police Officers across Inner London.

Locations include, but are not limited to:

King's Cross

Euston

Waterloo

Clapham Junction

Stratford

West Ham

Wembley

Croydon

Whilst specific postings cannot be guaranteed, home location will be considered wherever operationally possible.

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

Have relevant work experience demonstrating an equivalent level of knowledge, responsibility and professional capability.

Relevant work experience should normally have been gained within the last five years. Examples of relevant experience include:

HM Forces

Emergency Services

Revenue Protection Officer or Revenue Inspector

Railway Enforcement Officer

Rail operational management roles

Police staff roles

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)

Special Constable

Important Eligibility Information

Before applying, please ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for appointment as a Police Constable with British Transport Police.

You may not be eligible if you:

Cannot demonstrate a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Are currently within a recruitment reapplication period

Have been declined police vetting within the last two years

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 immediately before application

Have significant unmanaged financial difficulties that may affect vetting

Have tattoos or body art 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

Situational Judgement Test

Online Assessment Centre

Final interview

Fitness assessment

Medical assessment

Vetting, references and pre-employment checks

As part of the process, we'll also complete:

Right-to-work and residency checks

Qualification and employment verification

Police National Computer (PNC) checks

Vetting and reference checks

Medical and fitness assessments

Please ensure all information provided during the application process is accurate and complete. Failure to disclose relevant information, providing misleading information, or the discovery of convictions, cautions or other matters affecting eligibility may result in your application being withdrawn at any stage.

Ready 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.

Please note:

This campaign is for new recruits only

Transferees should apply through dedicated transferee campaigns when available

Successful applicants may remain in the conditional offer pool for up to 12 months

For support with your application, please contact: [email protected]

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

We believe our workforce is strongest when it reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout every stage of the recruitment process.

Join British Transport Police and build a career where you'll be supported, valued and empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.