Location
Central London (British Transport Police – Inner London)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Starting salary of £32,472, increasing year-on-year to £50,256 after five years' service
South East Allowance from day one of training: £3,000 or £2,000 per annum (location dependent)

About the Role
Are you looking for a career with purpose, challenge and progression? Do you want to protect communities, support victims, investigate crime and help bring offenders to justice?

British Transport Police (BTP) is seeking ambitious, resilient and motivated individuals to join our Detective Constable Accelerated Entry Scheme (DC AES). This unique programme is designed for people from all backgrounds who have the potential, determination and transferable skills needed to become successful detectives.

Whether you're changing careers, seeking a fresh challenge, or looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, this could be your pathway into policing and criminal investigation.

As a Detective Constable, you'll investigate serious and complex crimes, identify offenders, support victims and help deliver justice. You'll be at the forefront of protecting Britain's rail network and the millions of passengers who use it every day.

British Transport Police is a national police force responsible for policing the rail network across England, Scotland and Wales. Every day, our officers and staff work together to keep passengers, railway staff and infrastructure safe.

Our Accelerated Entry Scheme provides a clear, structured pathway into detective work, combining frontline policing experience with specialist investigative training. You'll gain the skills, knowledge and support needed to develop into a professional investigator and build a rewarding career with opportunities for progression.

Your Training Journey
The Detective Constable Accelerated Entry Scheme has been designed to provide recruits with both the core skills of a police officer and the specialist knowledge required to become a detective.

Training Programme:
18 Weeks – Police Officer Training: Core policing skills, police powers and legislation, personal safety training, community-focused policing
8 Weeks – Tutored Uniform Patrol: Frontline operational experience, working alongside experienced officers, applying classroom learning in real policing situations
16 Weeks – Criminal Investigation Training: Investigative techniques, gathering and evaluating evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, case file preparation, criminal justice processes

Following successful completion of training, you will enter CID as a Trainee Detective Constable, begin preparation for the National Investigators' Examination (NIE), build a portfolio of investigative work and work towards full accreditation as a Detective Constable.

The total training duration is 42 weeks including annual leave entitlement.

Benefits
Highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) Pension Scheme
Access to voucher and incentive schemes including cycle-to-work scheme, high street and online retailer discounts
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Oyster Card provided for both personal and professional use
25 days annual leave, increasing with service
26 weeks fully paid maternity leave, paternity leave, carer's leave, special leave provisions and additional family-friendly policies
Specialist Occupational Health and Wellbeing support, free eyesight tests, access to wellbeing services and resources
Membership of the Police Federation providing support, advice and representation from day one
Continued investment in learning and professional development with support from dedicated Talent and Development teams
Promotion opportunities across the organisation and opportunities to move into specialist policing and investigative roles
Clear career pathways throughout your policing career

Experience
Previous policing experience is not required. This scheme welcomes applicants from all backgrounds with transferable skills and potential.

About you
Strong communication skills
Effective problem-solving abilities
Sound judgement and decision-making
Integrity and professionalism
Resilience and adaptability
Compassion and empathy
A commitment to public service
The ability to work collaboratively within a team

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required. The scheme provides full training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become a Detective Constable.

Eligibility Requirements
You are not eligible to apply if:
- You have been unsuccessful following an application, testing process or interview for a Police Officer, Special Constable or PCSO role within the previous three months
- You have been unsuccessful following BTP vetting checks within the last 12 months
- You have ever received a custodial sentence, including a suspended sentence
- You have previously been dismissed from another police force
- You are currently subject to a live misconduct or criminal investigation
- You have been declared bankrupt, have a County Court Judgment (CCJ), or have an unmanaged Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)
- You do not have permanent right to live and work in the UK
- You have not continuously resided in the UK for the previous three years

Tattoos
Tattoos that are offensive or inappropriate are not permitted.
Face and neck tattoos will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with BTP policy.
All tattoos must be declared during the recruitment process.

Recruitment Process
Online Application Form
Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
Online Testing
Interview and Assessment Centre
Mandatory DC AES Information Session and Interview
Vetting Checks
Medical Assessment
Conditional Offer
Training Commences

Additional Information
This campaign is for new recruits only; applications from officers wishing to transfer into British Transport Police cannot be accepted through this route.
British Transport Police is committed to diversity, inclusion and positive action to ensure a workforce that reflects the communities served.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, support will be provided.