Police Officer - Inner London

British Transport Police; City of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned policing service in London is hiring Police Officers. The role offers a competitive starting salary of £32,472, rising to £50,256 after five years, alongside benefits like additional London allowances and career development. Ideal for individuals who want to make a significant impact while supporting the community. Join to become part of a unique team focused on safety and public service.

Benefits

London Allowance of £8,738

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme

Free eyesight tests

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• You don’t need prior policing experience; just the drive to make a difference.
• Must have permanent right to live and work in the UK.
• Reside consistently in the UK for the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in protecting passengers and staff.
• Visible patrolling, responding to emergencies.
• Conducting criminal investigations and gathering intelligence.

Skills

Good judgement and problem-solving

Empathy and emotional resilience

Ability to build trust and stay calm under pressure

Job description

The British Transport Police are now recruiting Police Officers – Are you looking for a career where you can help people, challenge yourself and be part of a supportive, unique and specialist team?

“ 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 real positive difference to millions of people using the network every day. BTP is the place for you! – Chris Casey, Divisional Commander London & South East England

Become a Police Officer in the Heart of London

We are recruiting for Police Officers within Inner London. Locations will includes but not limited to stations such as Kings Cross, Euston, Wembley, Croydon, Clapham Junction, West Ham, Waterloo, Stratford among others. Please note: you are unable to specify a particular Inner London location, but your posting will be considered in alignment to where you live.

Is this the role for you?

As a Police Officer with the British Transport Police, you’ll play a vital role in protecting millions of passengers, staff, and the public. We offer one of the highest starting salaries for Police Constables across England and Wales, along with an excellent benefits package, professional development opportunities, and geographical flexibility.

This role includes a wide variety of duties – from tackling serious and organised crime to addressing graffiti, theft, and public reassurance. Your duties will include visible patrolling, responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations, gathering intelligence, and building trust with the communities we serve.

What you will get in return:

• Starting salary: £32,472 (plus additional paid allowances stated below), rising year-on-year to £50,256 after five years.
• London Allowances: Additional £8,738 (£5,588 London Allowance plus £3,150 London Weighting Allowance) from day 1 of training.
• Oyster card for personal and professional use.
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service.
• A highly competitive Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme.
• Voucher and incentive schemes, such as cycle-to-work as well as a wide range of high street and online discounts.
• Continued investment in learning; supported by our in‑house talent & development teams.
• Promotion and development opportunities into different police specialisms.
• Specialist support from our Occupational Health and wellbeing team.
• Free eyesight tests.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card.
• Become a member of the Police Federation, a national body representing all police officers, through which you can access a range of support from day one.
• We support work‑life balance with 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, plus a variety of other leave options – like special leave, carer's leave, paternity leave, and more. Because looking after our people matters.

We do need to let you know that you will not be eligible to apply if:

• You have been unsuccessful following interview for the role of a BTP Police Officer or Special Constable within the last 6 months.
• If you have been unsuccessful following your application or online ability testing for Police Officer, Special Constable or PCSO, you must await 6 months before reapplying to any of these roles.
• You have been unsuccessful following BTP vetting checks within the last 12 months.
• You have ever received a custodial sentence this includes suspended sentences (other cautions, convictions and involvement with the police must be declared during the vetting process but are not necessarily a bar to employment).
• You have previously been dismissed from another force or you currently have a live investigation.
• You have been declared bankrupt, have a CCJ or an un‑managed IVA.
• You have tattoos that are deemed offensive; tattoos on face and neck will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• You do not have permanent right to live and work in the UK.
• You have not resided consistently in the UK for the past 3 years.

What You’ll Bring

You don’t need prior policing experience – just the drive to make a difference and the confidence to handle a wide range of situations.

• Good judgement and problem‑solving.
• Empathy and emotional resilience.
• The ability to build trust and stay calm under pressure.

From day one, you’ll get the training and support you need to grow. Whether you’re interested in CID, Counter Terrorism, the Dog Unit, tackling County Lines, or another specialism, you’ll find real opportunities to develop. At BTP, career progression isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected.

Want to apply?

Applying is straight‑forward, with all applications completed online. As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). If you do not pass the SJT, your application will not progress any further at this time. However, you are welcome to reapply in the future once the reapplication period allows. We recommend you attend a Q&A session ahead of submitting an application. All available sessions can be found here: Discover your future in Policing: Join our Info & Q&A Session! | 18 November, 2025 | Jobs and careers with BTP

Please note: this campaign is for new recruits only, transferees are not apply to apply via this route. If you wish to join the British Transport Police as a transferee, please apply via a transferee‑specific advert once available. Please be advised this campaign is for successful applicants to join our conditional offer pool. All successful candidates will remain in the pool and be considered for opportunities for period of 12 months, starting from the date you receive a conditional offer of employment.

Midnight on Monday 5th January 2026

Should we receive a high volume of applications, the campaign may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Protect with Compassion. Serve with Pride. Join British Transport Police and help create a safer future.

• Salary £32,472 per annum rising year-on-year to £50,256 after five years, plus £5,588 London Allowance and £3,150 London Weighting Allowance.