Now Recruiting Police Officers in London
Earn Over £42,600 from Day One with British Transport Police
No Degree Required • Earn While You Learn • Fully Funded Training • Oyster Card to be used on and off duty.
Starting Salary: £33,609
Inner London Allowances: £9,044.75 (£5,783.75 London Allowance plus £3,261 London Weighting)
Starting Earnings in London: Over £42,600 from day one
Free Oyster Card: Personal and professional travel across London
Salary After Five Years: £52,014
Applications may close early once sufficient applications have been received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
"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 play a vital role in protecting passengers, preventing crime, supporting vulnerable people and keeping the country moving.
You'll police some of London's busiest and most recognisable locations, including major railway stations, sporting venues, concerts, city centres and transport hubs used by millions each year. Working across one of the world's largest and most complex transport networks, no two days are ever the same.
One moment you could be safeguarding a vulnerable child. The next, you could be responding to an emergency, investigating crime, supporting a victim, disrupting organised criminal activity or protecting the public during a major incident.
This is a career where your actions genuinely matter. Every interaction presents an opportunity to protect, support and positively impact the communities we serve.
From day one, you'll be supported by experienced officers, supervisors and mentors committed to helping you develop, succeed and build a rewarding long-term career.
Why Choose British Transport Police?
Career Changers Welcome
You do not need previous policing experience to join us.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, industries and stages of life. Many of our officers previously worked in:
What matters most is your integrity, commitment to helping others, resilience and willingness to learn.
If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, remaining calm under pressure and making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for people who demonstrate:
What You'll Get in Return
A successful policing career is about more than salary alone.
British Transport Police offers competitive pay, industry-leading travel benefits, family-friendly policies, comprehensive wellbeing support and excellent opportunities for career progression.
Benefits Include:
Career Development and Promotion Opportunities
A role as a Police Officer is just the beginning.
As your career develops, you'll have opportunities to specialise in areas such as:
High-performing officers can also progress into supervisory and leadership roles throughout their career.
Whether your ambition is to become a detective, specialist investigator, supervisor or senior leader, we'll support you every step of the way.
Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)
Successful candidates will join the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP), British Transport Police's two-year entry route for new Police Officers.
You do not need a degree to apply.
You will not be required to complete a degree as part of the programme.
You will earn a salary from day one whilst you train.
The programme combines:
You'll learn how to:
Thinking About Applying?
Join one of our informal one-hour virtual Q&A sessions.
Serving Police Officers and members of the Recruitment Team will discuss:
These sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from those already doing the job.
Where Could You Be Based?
We are recruiting Police Officers across Inner London.
Locations include, but are not limited to:
Please note that you cannot choose a specific posting location. However, your home address will be considered wherever operationally possible when allocating postings.
Entry Requirements
Level 2
You must have:
OR
Level 3 Qualification or Relevant Work Experience
You must also have:
OR
Examples of Level 3 Qualifications
Examples of Relevant Work Experience
Not sure if you meet the requirements? Apply anyway and we'll assess your eligibility during the recruitment process.
Important Eligibility Information
You will not be eligible to apply if:
Want 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 join a pool for future training intakes.
Please note:
We expect significant interest in this campaign and reserve the right to close applications early once sufficient applications have been received.
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.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout every stage of the recruitment process.
Use of AI in Applications
AI can be a useful tool for generating ideas or helping structure written responses. However, we want to hear your genuine voice.
Your personal experiences, motivations and insights are what make your application stand out.
Application Deadline
Midnight on Monday 14 December 2026
For support with your application, please contact: recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk
Join British Transport Police and build a career where you'll be supported, valued and empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.
Protect Every Journey. Start Your Policing Career Today.
