Police Officer

Police Officer – Inner London

Contract Type: Full Time; Permanent

Salary: £33,609 per annum rising year-on-year to £52,014 after five years plus £5,783.75 London Allowance and £3,261 London Weighting Allowance

Working Hours: 40

Now Recruiting Police Officers in London – Earn Over £42,600 From Day One | No Degree Required | Earn While You Learn | Fully Funded Training | Free Oyster Card for Personal and Duty Travel

Starting Salary: £33,609 Inner London Allowances: £9,044.75 Total Starting Earnings: Over £42,600 Salary After Five Years: £52,014 Free Oyster Card for personal and duty travel across London No Degree required Earn whilst you train

Applications Close: Midnight on Sunday, 31st January 2027

"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 help keep passengers safe, protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and keep the country moving.

From major railway stations and transport hubs to sporting events, concerts and city centres, you'll work in some of London's busiest and most recognisable locations. No two days are ever the same.

One day you could be safeguarding a vulnerable child. The next, responding to an emergency, supporting a victim, investigating crime or helping manage a major incident.

This is a career where your actions genuinely matter. Every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference. 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.

Why Join 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. Access specialist career opportunities including CID, Counter Terrorism and County Lines. Benefit from clear promotion and leadership pathways. Enjoy industry-leading travel benefits. Join a supportive organisation committed to wellbeing and development.

Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

Successful candidates will join the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP), British Transport Police's non-degree entry route for Police Officers.

You'll be employed as a Police Officer and paid from day one whilst completing fully funded training.

From April 2027, the initial training programme will last approximately 33 weeks, combining:

Classroom learning. Online learning. Scenario-based training. Practical operational policing experience.

Supported by experienced trainers, tutors and supervisors, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed to:

Respond to incidents and emergencies. Prevent and investigate crime. Protect vulnerable people. Use police powers lawfully and effectively. Support victims and witnesses. Keep passengers, railway staff and communities safe.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

25 days annual leave, increasing with service Competitive CARE pension scheme Retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme Blue Light Card eligibility Police Federation membership Free eyesight tests Occupational health and wellbeing support Ongoing learning and development opportunities 26 weeks' full-pay maternity leave Paternity, adoption, carers’ and special leave provisions

Career Development

A career as a Police Officer is just the beginning. As your career develops, you'll have opportunities to specialise in areas such as:

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Counter Terrorism County Lines and Serious Organised Crime Safeguarding Intelligence Public Order Neighbourhood Policing Firearms and Specialist Operations

There are also clear opportunities to progress into supervisory and leadership roles throughout your career.

Career Changers Welcome

You do not need previous policing experience to apply.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and industries. Many of our Officers previously worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, healthcare, transport, education, security, HM Forces and the emergency services.

We're looking for people who demonstrate:

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

Ready to Apply

Applications are completed online and include a Situational Judgement Test. Click apply now and you will be redirected to our careers page to complete your application.

If successful throughout the recruitment process, you'll receive a conditional offer and be placed into a pool for future training intakes