Police Officer

Position

Police Officer (Reading and Truro, British Transport Police). The role protects millions of passengers, staff and members of the public across the UK rail network.

• Visible patrolling of railway locations
• Responding to emergencies
• Conducting criminal investigations
• Gathering intelligence
• Building trust with communities

• Starting salary £32,472 rising to £50,256 after five years
• £3,000 South East Allowance for Reading
• Oyster card for personal and professional use
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Competitive CARE pension scheme
• Voucher and incentive schemes (cycle‑to‑work, discounts)
• Investment in learning and development
• Promotion opportunities into police specialisms
• Support from Occupational Health and wellbeing team
• Free eyesight tests
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card
• Membership of Police Federation
• 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave, plus other leave options

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong, and we 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.

• No prior policing experience required, but a drive to make a difference is essential
• Strong communication skills
• Good judgement and problem‑solving ability
• Empathy and emotional resilience
• Ability to build trust and stay calm under pressure
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Right to live and work in the UK with continuous residence for the past 3 years