Police Officer

Overview

Police Officer - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Stirling. The British Transport Police are recruiting Police Officers across Scotland. You will protect passengers, staff and the public, with responsibilities including visible patrolling, responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations, gathering intelligence, and building trust with communities. The campaign covers locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Stirling. If your preferred location is not listed, recruitment may not be active there;

apply only if you are genuinely committed to one of the advertised locations.

As a Police Officer with the British Transport Police, you will contribute to protecting Scotland’s rail network, with a competitive starting salary for Police Constables and a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and geographical flexibility.

• Visible patrolling and responding to emergencies.
• Investigating crimes, gathering intelligence, and addressing issues such as graffiti and theft.
• Engaging with communities to build trust and provide public reassurance.
• Operate across a wide range of duties, from proactive crime prevention to serious and organised crime investigations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and potential specialization in areas such as CID, Counter-Terrorism, and other police specialisms.

• Strong communication skills, good judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Empathy, emotional resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• No prior policing experience required; drive to make a difference and handle diverse situations.
• You must have permanent right to live and work in the UK and have resided in the UK for the past 3 years.

• Starting salary: £32,472 rising year-on-year to £50,256 after five years.
• Oyster card for personal and professional use.
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service).
• CARE pension scheme.
• Cycle-to-work and other discounts, and support from in-house learning and development teams.
• Opportunities to specialise and to progress into different police roles.
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support, free eyesight tests, Blue Light Card eligibility, and Police Federation membership.
• Work-life balance considerations and various leave options, including maternity, paternity, carers leave, and more.

• Applying is online; you will complete a Situational Judgement Test (SJT) as part of the process. If you do not pass the SJT, your application will not progress at this time, but you may reapply in the future when eligible.
• Q&A sessions are available; next session:
  Wednesday, 7th January 2026 (booking details available online).
• This campaign is for new recruits only; transferees should apply via a separate advert when available.
• Applicants will join a conditional offer pool for up to 12 months from the date of the conditional offer.
• Final date to receive applications:
  Midnight on Sunday 11th January 2026; high application volumes may close the campaign earlier.
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