Transferee Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)

Join British Transport Police and continue your career in a unique policing environment

At British Transport Police (BTP), our PCSOs play a vital role in keeping millions of passengers, rail staff and communities safe every day.

We are recruiting substantive Police Community Support Officers from Home Office police forces who are ready to bring their skills and experience to Britain's railway police force.

Superintendent David Rams said:

"Our Police Community Support Officers are an integral part of the British Transport Police family. They carry out vital work across the railway network, providing reassurance, protecting vulnerable people and helping keep passengers and staff safe. We are proud of the contribution our PCSOs make every day across England, Wales and Scotland."

Is this role for you?

Are you a serving PCSO looking for a fresh challenge?

British Transport Police is the national police force responsible for policing the railways across Great Britain. Every day we police busy city stations, rural routes, major transport hubs and critical national infrastructure, creating a policing environment unlike any other.

We are looking for experienced PCSOs who are passionate about community engagement, public service and making a difference. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic operational environment, develop new skills and join a force that values the experience you already bring.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The role

Like PCSOs in Home Office forces, BTP PCSOs provide visible reassurance, engage with communities and help tackle issues affecting public safety. In addition, they operate within the unique railway environment and enforce BTP Byelaws.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting high-visibility patrols at stations and across the rail network

Supporting victims and safeguarding vulnerable people

Tackling anti-social behaviour and low-level criminality

Assisting with investigations and gathering intelligence

Managing security risks and supporting counter-terrorism operations

Building relationships with passengers, rail staff and partner agencies

Working alongside Police Officers to keep passengers and staff safe

Unlike many Home Office forces, BTP PCSOs receive personal safety training and are equipped with handcuffs to support their operational responsibilities.

This is a frontline role requiring resilience, sound judgement, strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to public service.

You must be willing to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Locations

This is a nationwide opportunity, with vacancies available across England, Scotland and Wales.

Applicants will be asked to indicate their preferred locations during the recruitment process. Appointments will be made taking account of both operational requirements and candidate preferences wherever possible.

Opportunities may exist at major city stations, regional rail hubs and key transport locations across the railway network.

Why transfer to British Transport Police?

Work in a unique national policing environment

Police critical transport infrastructure used by millions of people every day

Join a supportive and inclusiveforce that values your experience

Access ongoing learning and development opportunities

Benefit from clear career progression pathways

Apply for internal Police Constable recruitment opportunities

Have your previous service, annual leave entitlement and pay considered wherever possible upon transfer

Salary and Benefits

Base Salary

£29,483.96 per annum

Additional Payments

Inner London

London Allowance: £4,775.00

Shift Allowance: 15% to 20% depending on shift pattern

Outer London

Shift Allowance: 15% to 20% depending on shift pattern

Nationwide Locations

Shift Allowance: 15% to 20% depending on shift pattern

Additional Benefits

28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days

Travel benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Access to internal career progression routes

Competitive pension scheme

What we're looking for

You must:

Be a substantive serving PCSO

Have successfully completed your probationary period

Demonstrate experience in frontline operational duties and community engagement

Be confident, professional and approachable

Display high levels of integrity, professionalism and personal accountability

Be committed to building public trust and confidence in policing

Eligibility

You will not be eligible to apply if:

You are not currently serving as a substantive PCSO

You have been unsuccessful in a BTP PCSO recruitment process within the last six months

You have failed BTP vetting within the previous 12 months

You have received a custodial sentence

You have been dismissed from a police force or are subject to a live misconduct investigation

You have unmanaged financial issues, including bankruptcy or County Court Judgements (CCJs)

You have tattoos that are considered offensive or incompatible with the role

You do not have the right to work in the United Kingdom

You have not lived continuously in the UK for the previous three years

Pension

BTP offers the GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London.

Employees can contribute between 4.4% and 12% of salary. Existing members of the Railway Pension Scheme will not be affected.

For further information, contact:

Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk

How to Apply

Apply today and bring your experience to Britain's railway police force.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will complete a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). If unsuccessful, reapplication restrictions may apply.

Following a conditional offer, successful candidates may be held within a recruitment pool for up to 12 months while suitable postings are identified.

We strongly recommend attending one of our recruitment Q&A sessions before applying.

For confidential advice or questions about the role, contact:

RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk

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Every day, British Transport Police officers and staff protect passengers, railway employees and communities across Great Britain.

Join British Transport Police as a Transferee PCSO and help keep Britain moving safely.

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