Job Overview
The British Transport Police are recruiting Police Officers for Inner London. You will protect millions of passengers, staff and the public across stations such as Kings Cross, Euston, Wembley, Croydon, Clapham Junction, West Ham, Waterloo and Stratford.
Responsibilities
Your duties will include visible patrolling, responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations, gathering intelligence, and building trust with the communities we serve. You will tackle serious and organised crime, address graffiti, theft, public reassurance and other wide‑variety duties.
Benefits
* Starting salary: £32,472, rising to £50,256 after five years.
* London Allowance: £8,738 from day 1 of training.
* Oyster card for personal and professional use.
* 25 days holiday, increasing with service.
* CARE pension scheme.
* Voucher and incentive schemes, cycle‑to‑work, discounts.
* Continued learning support.
* Promotion and development opportunities into specialisms.
* Occupational health and wellbeing support.
* Free eyesight tests.
* Blue Light Card eligibility.
* Police Federation membership.
* 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and other leave options.
Eligibility & Requirements
You will not be eligible if:
* You have been unsuccessful following interview for a BTP Police Officer or Special Constable in the last 6 months.
* You have been unsuccessful following online aptitude testing for Police Officer, Special Constable or PCSO within the last 6 months.
* You have failed BTP vetting checks within the last 12 months.
* You have received a custodial sentence or any serious conviction.
* You have been dismissed from another force or have a live investigation.
* You are bankrupt, have a CCJ or an un‑managed IVA.
* You have offensive tattoos (face or neck considered case‑by‑case).
* You lack a permanent right to live and work in the UK.
* You have not resided consistently in the UK for the past three years.
Key Qualities
* Strong communication skills.
* Good judgement and problem‑solving.
* Empathy and emotional resilience.
* Ability to build trust and stay calm under pressure.
How to Apply
All applications are completed online. Apply by midnight Monday 5th January 2026. If you do not pass the Situational Judgement Test, your application will not progress, but you can reapply after the reapplication period.
You are encouraged to attend an Q&A session prior to applying. All sessions can be found on the BTP website.
Contact RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk if you need assistance with your application.
Application Deadline
Midnight on Monday 5th January 2026 (subject to early closure if a high volume of applications is received).
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