Police Officer

Job Introduction

British Transport Police is now recruiting Police Officers.

Leicester, Coventry, Peterborough and Nottingham.

Please note:

If your preferred location isn’t listed, we are not currently recruiting there. Apply only if you’re genuinely open to working in one of the specified locations.

As a Police Officer you’ll play a vital role in protecting millions of passengers, staff and the public. Responsibilities include visible patrolling, responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations, gathering intelligence and building trust with the communities we serve.

• Tackling serious and organised crime.
• Addressing graffiti, theft and public reassurance.
• Responding to emergencies.
• Conducting investigations.
• Gathering intelligence.
• Building community trust.

• 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.
• Highly competitive CARE pension scheme.
• Voucher and incentive schemes such as cycle‑to‑work and discounts.
• Continued investment in learning with in‑house talent & development teams.
• Promotion and development opportunities into different police specialisms.
• Specialist support from Occupational Health and wellbeing team.
• Free eyesight tests.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card.
• Membership of the Police Federation.
• 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and various other leave options.

• Must not have been unsuccessful in a Police Officer, Special Constable or PCSO application within 3 months.
• Must not have been unsuccessful in BTP vetting within the last 12 months.
• Must not have received a custodial sentence (including suspended sentences).
• Must not have been dismissed from another force or currently have a live investigation.
• Must not be declared bankrupt or have a CCJ or un‑managed IVA.
• Must not have offensive tattoos or tattoos on face/neck (case‑by‑case).
• Must have permanent right to live and work in the UK.
• Must have resided consistently in the UK for the past 3 years.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Strong communication skills.
• Good judgement and problem‑solving.
• Empathy and emotional resilience.
• Ability to build trust and stay calm under pressure.

Applications are completed online. A situational judgement test (SJT) is required; failure to pass will result in no further progress. The campaign is for new recruits only; transferees must apply via a separate advert.

Final date to receive applications:
Midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026. The campaign may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. We strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know.

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Join British Transport Police and help shape a safer future.