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
**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?
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:
Supported by experienced trainers, tutors and supervisors, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed to:
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:
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:
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:
Where Could You Be Based?
We're recruiting Police Officers across Inner London.
Locations include, but are not limited to:
Whilst specific postings cannot be guaranteed, home location will be considered wherever operationally possible.
Entry Requirements
English and Maths
You must meet one of the following requirements:
Level 3 Qualification or Above (Evidence Required on Application) or Relevant Work Experience
You must meet one of the following requirements:
Relevant work experience must have been gained within the last five years. The relevant experience criteria is:
Important Eligibility Information
Before applying, please ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for appointment as a Police Constable with British Transport Police.
You may not be eligible if you:
Recruitment Process
The selection process includes:
As part of the process, we'll also complete:
AI can be a useful tool for generating ideas or helping structure written responses, but we want to hear from your personal experiences.
Please ensure all information provided during the application process is accurate and complete. Failure to disclose relevant information, providing misleading information, or the discovery of convictions, cautions or other matters affecting eligibility may result in your application being withdrawn at any stage.
Ready to Apply?
Applications are completed online and include a Situational Judgement Test.
If successful throughout the recruitment process, you'll receive a conditional offer and be placed into a pool for future training intakes.
Please note:
We encourage applicants to attend one of our online Q&A sessions to learn more about life as a Police Officer with BTP and the recruitment process.
For support with your application, please contact: recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.
We believe our workforce is strongest when it reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.
If you require additional support during the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments may be available
Join British Transport Police and build a career where you'll be supported, valued and empowered to make a meaningful difference every day
