Police Officer

Now Recruiting Police Officers in London

Earn Over £42,600 from Day One with British Transport Police

No Degree Required | Earn While You Learn | Fully Funded Training | Oyster Card to be used on and off duty

Starting Salary: £33,609

Inner London

Allowances:

£9,044.75 (£5,783.75 London Allowance plus £3,261 London Weighting)

Starting Earnings in London:
Over £42,600 from day one

Free Oyster Card:
Personal and professional travel across London

Salary After Five Years: £52,014

Applications may close early once sufficient applications have been received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

"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

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 play a vital role in protecting passengers, preventing crime, supporting vulnerable people and keeping the country moving.

You'll police some of London's busiest and most recognisable locations, including major railway stations, sporting venues, concerts, city centres and transport hubs used by millions each year. Working across one of the world's largest and most complex transport networks, no two days are ever the same.

One moment you could be safeguarding a vulnerable child. The next, you could be responding to an emergency, investigating crime, supporting a victim, disrupting organised criminal activity or protecting the public during a major incident.

This is a career where your actions genuinely matter. Every interaction presents an opportunity to protect, support and positively impact the communities we serve.

From day one, you'll be supported by experienced Officers, supervisors and mentors committed to helping you develop, succeed and build a rewarding long-term career.

Why Choose 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.
Career opportunities in areas such as CID, Counter Terrorism and County Lines.
Clear promotion and leadership pathways.
Industry-leading travel benefits.
Supportive team culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and development.

Career Changers Welcome

You do not need previous policing experience to join us.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, industries and stages of life. Many of our Officers previously worked in:

Retail
Hospitality
Customer Service
Healthcare
Transport
Education
Security
HM Forces
Emergency Services

What matters most is your integrity, commitment to helping others, resilience and willingness to learn.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, remaining calm under pressure and making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for people who demonstrate:

Strong communication skills.
Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
Empathy and emotional resilience.
The ability to remain calm under pressure.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to public service.

What You'll Get in Return

A successful policing career is about more than salary alone.

British Transport Police offers competitive pay, industry-leading travel benefits, family-friendly policies, comprehensive wellbeing support and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits Include:

Free Oyster Card…