202512 - Transferring Officers
Transfer to the Metropolitan Police Service
Starting salary:
Same pay point, pension and holiday. You will also receive £3,024 London Weighting, £1,011 London Allowance 1 and either £4,327 London Allowance 2 or your current rate of Rent/Housing Allowance.
Overview
The Met is working hard to restore Londoners’ trust and confidence. We aim to establish more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards. You can come and join the thousands of dedicated, honest, committed and hard-working officers and staff in our team.
Change is happening within the Met. We want people like you to join and to help make a big difference.
The opportunity:
We are interested in hearing from officers with a range of skills and experiences to join the Met Police.
The size, diversity and importance of our organisation means that we have a huge range of potential career paths that span different areas of policing and a variety of specialisms.
Please note, whilst attempts will be made to recognise your specialist skills and accommodate any preferences stated within your application, this cannot be guaranteed.
Eligibility
To transfer you will need to meet the below eligibility criteria
- Have a 3-year sickness absence record that complies with our Attendance Management Selection Criteria,
- Be fully operational,
- Passed probation in a UK Home Office Force, Police Scotland or PSNI, and
- Currently serving within a UK Home Office force, Police Scotland or PSNI
Next steps
Does this sound like you? If yes, start your application now.
Click apply now and start the next stage of your policing career with the Met. If you have any questions, or for more details, including understanding specialist opportunities, please contact our dedicated transferee team on Transferees@police.sscl.com or call 01633 632500.


