Police Officer

Police Officer
- Truro, Swindon, Yeovil, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Milton Keynes and Leicester

Job Reference BTP/674/1775

Contract Type:

Full Time
- Permanent

£33,609 per annum rising year-on-year to £52,014 after five years

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Truro, Swindon, Yeovil, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Milton Keynes and Leicester

Closing Date:

02/11/2026

Job Category:

Police Officer

Now recruiting Police Officers across the South West & Midlands

Join British Transport Police through our Police Constable Entry Programme.
"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

Become a Police Officer in our C Division

We are recruiting Police Officers at
Truro, Swindon, Yeovil, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Milton Keynes and Leicester

** Holding a valid full UK driving licence is essential for all locations included on this advert *
* Please note:

We are only recruiting for the locations specified in this advert . If these locations are not suitable for you, we kindly ask that you wait for a future campaign that aligns better with your preferred location.

As a Police Officer with British Transport Police, you'll play a vital role in keeping millions of passengers, railway staff and members of the public safe every day . Working across one of the busiest transport networks in the world, you'll face unique challenges, develop valuable skills and make a real difference to people's lives .

No two days are the same. One moment, you could be supporting a vulnerable person in crisis. The next, you might be responding to an emergency, investigating crime, safeguarding a child , disrupting criminal activity or reassuring someone during one of the most difficult moments of their life .

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

You'll never face these challenges alone. From your first day of training, you'll be supported by experienced colleagues, supervisors and mentors who are committed to helping you develop, succeed and build a rewarding career .

We offer one of the most competitive starting salary packages for Police Constables in England and Wales, alongside excellent benefits, structured career development and opportunities to specialise throughout your policing career .
What you'll get in return

A successful policing career is about more than salary alone. At British Transport Police, you'll benefit from competitive pay, industry-leading travel benefits, strong family-friendly policies, comprehensive wellbeing support and ongoing opportunities to develop both professionally and personally .

• Starting salary: £33,609
  rising year-on-year to £52,014 after five years
• South East Allowances
  :
  Milton Keynes attracts £3,105.00
• Oyster card for personal and professional use
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• A highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme
• Voucher and incentive schemes, including cycle-to-work and a wide range of retail discounts
• Continued investment in learning, supported by dedicated in-house talent and development teams
• Clear promotion and career development opportunities across a range of policing specialisms
• Specialist support from Occupational Health and wellbeing services
• Free eyesight tests
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card
• Membership of the Police Federation from day one
• Strong support for work-life…