Location
Inner London, including stations such as Kings Cross, Euston, Wembley, Croydon, Clapham Junction, West Ham, Waterloo and Stratford. Please note you cannot specify a particular location but postings will be considered alongside where you live wherever operationally possible.

Hours
Full time, shift work including nights, weekends and public holidays as required.

Salary
Starting salary: £32,472, rising year on year to £50,256 after five years
London allowances: £8,738 (£5,588 London Allowance plus £3,150 London Weighting) from day one of training

About the Role
Join British Transport Police and build a career that makes a difference. As a Police Officer in Inner London, you will play a vital role in keeping millions of passengers, railway staff and the public safe every day. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same and your actions can have a lasting impact on individuals, families and communities.

You will support vulnerable people in crisis, help reunite lost children with their families, respond to emergencies, investigate crime and provide reassurance during difficult moments. From your first day of training, you will be supported by colleagues, supervisors and mentors committed to your development and success.

British Transport Police offers one of the highest starting salaries for Police Constables across England and Wales, alongside excellent benefits, structured career development and opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.

Benefits include an Oyster card for personal and professional use, 25 days annual leave increasing with service, a highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme, voucher and incentive schemes including cycle-to-work and retail discounts, free eyesight tests, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, membership of the Police Federation from day one, and strong support for work-life balance including maternity, paternity, carers', adoption and special leave provisions.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Experience
No previous policing experience is required. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those changing careers, returning to work, leaving education or seeking a fresh challenge.

About you
You should have strong communication skills, good judgement and problem-solving ability, empathy and emotional resilience, and the ability to build trust and remain calm under pressure. We value people who care about others, enjoy working as part of a team and want to make a positive difference.

Successful officers come from diverse backgrounds including healthcare, retail, customer service, hospitality, the military and many other professions.

Qualifications
You must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have resided continuously in the UK for the past three years.

You will not be eligible to apply if you have been unsuccessful in previous Police Officer, Special Constable or PCSO applications within the reapplication period, have failed BTP vetting checks in the last 12 months, have received a custodial sentence, have been dismissed from another police force or are under live misconduct investigation, are bankrupt or have certain financial judgments, or have tattoos deemed offensive (face and neck tattoos considered case-by-case).