Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Sergeant

Job Introduction

Start Your Journey with the British Transport Police (BTP)

Make your mark in a specialist Force where your voice is heard

British Transport Police (BTP) is currently seeking an experienced Police Sergeant with strong leadership skills and a passion for community focused policing to join our team in Preston. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of uniformed Constables – providing guidance, fostering development, and ensuring team performance aligns with our organisational goals.

At BTP, we champion modern, people‑first policing. From safeguarding passengers to supporting vulnerable individuals and preventing crime, no two days are the same. Our officers are more than law enforcers; they are listeners, problem‑solvers, and protectors of community trust.

This is a role where your empathy, communication skills, and emotional intelligence are every bit as valued as your operational experience.

We believe a supportive workplace is key to success. That’s why we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• A strong focus on wellbeing, mental health support, and inclusive leadership
• Real opportunities to progress through diverse career pathways
• Family‑friendly policies and a culture that understands life beyond work

Join a force where your ideas are welcomed, your development is prioritised, and your unique strengths are seen as assets.

• Application
• Interview – In Person
• Conditional Offer
• Pre‑employment Checks
• Formal Offer and Start Date
• Download our Candidate Information Pack for full details.

Closing date:
Tuesday 10th March.

Anticipated

Start Date:

Summer/Autumn 2026 (4‑week induction attendance required).

• Applicants must be a current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI
• Transferees must be substantive in rank and have completed probation
• Re‑joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving and have been substantive in rank
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years
• No live misconduct warnings or performance issues
• Cannot be under current investigation by another force
• No active CCJs, unmanaged IVAs, or bankruptcy
• We do not accept applications from those dismissed from another force
• Applicants for our locations outside of Inner London must hold a full UK driving licence.

Explore our On Patrol shadowing scheme to get a first‑hand feel for the role, or email us at r with any questions.

You’ve already made a difference. Come do it again, with a team that values every part of who you are.

Apply now and help us keep Britain moving safely.