Location
London Borough of Newham

Hours
Full Time - hours as per operational requirements

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with rank and experience

About the Role
Start your journey with the British Transport Police (BTP) and join a team where your voice and values matter. We are recruiting community-focused, compassionate officers to join us as uniformed Police Constables in West Ham. At BTP, we champion modern, people-first policing. From safeguarding passengers to supporting vulnerable individuals and preventing crime, no two days are the same. Our officers are more than law enforcers; they are listeners, problem-solvers, and protectors of community trust.

This role values your empathy, communication skills, and emotional intelligence as much as your operational experience. We offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, mental health support, and inclusive leadership. You will find real opportunities to progress through diverse career pathways alongside family-friendly policies and a culture that understands life beyond work.

Join a force where your ideas are welcomed, your development is prioritised, and your unique strengths are seen as assets. The application process is straightforward, including application, interview, conditional offer, pre-employment checks, and formal offer with start date.

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services, and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful, and accessible to all, actively challenging discrimination and removing barriers to ensure equity throughout recruitment and employment practices.

If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment or selection, support is available. Your talent, potential, and unique perspective matter here.

Use of AI is permitted to help organise your thoughts, but authenticity is key. We want to hear your genuine stories, personal insights, and experiences that have shaped who you are.

Experience
Applicants must be current or former officers from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI. Transferees must be substantive in rank and have completed probation. Re-joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving and have been substantive in rank.

About you
You must have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years. You should have no live misconduct warnings or performance issues and not be under current investigation by another force. Applicants must not have active County Court Judgments (CCJs), unmanaged Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), or bankruptcy. We do not accept applications from those dismissed from another force or those declined vetting at another force within the last 2 years. Applicants for locations outside of Inner London must hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications
Relevant policing qualifications and experience as per previous service are required. Specific qualifications will be assessed during the recruitment process.