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:
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.
Career opportunities in areas such as CID, Counter Terrorism and County Lines.
Clear promotion and leadership pathways.
Industry-leading travel benefits.
Supportive team culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and development.
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:
Retail
Hospitality
Customer Service
Healthcare
Transport
Education
Security
HM Forces
Emergency Services
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:
Strong communication skills.
Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
Empathy and emotional resilience.
The ability to remain calm under pressure.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to public service.
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:
Free Oyster Card for personal and professional use
25 days annual leave, increasing with service
Highly competitive CARE pension scheme
Retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme
Ongoing investment in learning and development
Free eyesight tests
Blue Light Card eligibility
Membership of the Police Federation from day one
Occupational Health and wellbeing support services
26 weeks fully paid maternity leave
Paternity, adoption, carers and special leave provisions
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:
Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
Counter Terrorism
County Lines and Serious Organised Crime
Safeguarding
Intelligence
Public Order
Neighbourhood Policing
Firearms and Specialist Operations
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.
Want To Apply
Applying is straightforward, with all applications completed online. Click apply now and you will be redirected to our careers page to complete your application.
As part of the process, you will be required to complete a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). If you do not pass the SJT, your application will not progress at this time, though you may reapply once the reapplication period allows.
You are encouraged, though not required, to attend a question and answer session to learn more about the role and recruitment process
