Police Officer

The Met; Crawley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A metropolitan police service in Crawley seeks a part-time Police Officer to maintain public safety and support community initiatives. This entry-level role offers a competitive salary starting at £42,210, a generous pension scheme, and fully-funded training opportunities. Candidates should be prepared for flexible working options and commit to protecting vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles

Generous police pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Candidates must share the values of the Metropolitan Police and be ready to protect vulnerable people.
• Able to commit to flexible working options.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the local community, ensuring public safety.
• Investigate offences and provide evidence in court.

Job description

Overview

Join the Metropolitan Police as a Police Officer and help drive trust, reduce crime and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met values integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy and is committed to becoming more representative of the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the local community, providing a visible presence and ensuring public safety.
• Investigate burglaries and other offences, gathering evidence and collaborating with the criminal justice system.
• Give evidence in court and support victims of crime throughout the investigative and recovery process.
• Maintain daily operations, report incidents accurately and maintain necessary record‑keeping.

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary of around £42,210 rising up to about £59,994 as a PC, inclusive of allowances.
• Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel.
• Gain a fully‑funded degree through an apprenticeship route while earning and developing skills for life.
• Generous police pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave.
• A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well.
• Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities.
• Flexible working options – policing is a 24/7 service, but where operationally viable, flexible working opportunities are explored.
• A wide range of staff support associations (e.g., Association of Muslim Policing, Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, Metropolitan Police Black Police Association, Network of Women).

How to Join

There are two routes of entry:

1. Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) – a three‑year programme that delivers a BSc (Hons) in Professional Policing Practice while you work in the field. All qualification fees are covered by the Met.
2. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) – a two‑year programme that blends classroom and operational learning. Initial training occurs at a Met training centre before joining a policing team for practical experience.

Eligibility & Other Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management

Apply Now

To begin your application, contact the Metropolitan Police recruitment team. Let us know that you share their values and are ready to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities.