Police Officer

Disqualifying Criteria

• You have ever received a custodial sentence this includes suspended sentences (other cautions, convictions and involvement with the police must be declared during the vetting process but are not necessarily a bar to employment).
• You have previously been dismissed from another force or you currently have a live investigation.
• You have been declared bankrupt, have a CCJ or an un-managed IVA.
• You have tattoos that are deemed offensive; tattoos on face and neck will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• You do not have permanent right to live and work in the UK.
• You have not resided consistently in the UK for the past 3 years.

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

Full UK driving licence. Legal right to live and work in the UK.

As a Police Officer with the British Transport Police, you will play a vital role in protecting millions of passengers, staff, and the public across the UK's rail network.

This role includes a wide variety of duties - tackling serious and organised crime, addressing graffiti, theft and public reassurance. Your responsibilities will include visible patrolling, responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations, gathering intelligence and building trust with the communities we serve.

• 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.
• A highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme.
• Voucher and incentive schemes, such as cycle-to-work and a wide range of high street and online discounts.
• Continued investment in learning; supported by our in-house talent & development teams.
• Promotion and development opportunities into different police specialisms.
• Specialist support from our Occupational Health and wellbeing team.
• Free eyesight tests.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card.
• Membership of the Police Federation, a national body representing all police officers.
• Work-life balance support: 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave, plus other leave options such as special leave, carers leave and paternity leave.

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all.

We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know – we are happy to support you.