Transferee Special Constables - Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kilwinning, Kirkcaldy, Motherwell and Paisley
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Job Introduction
Transfer to British Transport Police as a Special Constable – Make a Bigger Impact
Are you ready to take your volunteering to the next level? Join British Transport Police (BTP) as a Transferee Special Constable and use your experience where it matters most. Help keep millions of passengers and critical infrastructure safe every day.
Special Chief Officer Nathan Turner Says
“Our Specials are an essential part of the BTP family. With their unique perspectives and frontline experience, they strengthen our ability to police one of the most dynamic and complex networks in the UK. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a national team that values you, come and be part of our journey.”
Why Transfer to BTP?
* Policing with Purpose: Protect a national rail network that supports over 3 million journeys and the movement of essential goods every day.
* Specialist Opportunities: Work with teams tackling county lines, safeguarding vulnerable people, managing public order, and supporting counterterrorism operations in high-demand, fast-paced environments.
* National Reach, Local Impact: Contribute to operations across the UK while maintaining a local connection to your chosen posting area.
* Structured Support and Development: Expand your skillset with leadership development, specialist attachments, and ongoing training supported by a command team that values volunteers.
* Team Ethos: Join a force where Specials are respected, supported, and empowered to make decisions and lead confidently.
What We’re Looking For
We are inviting currently serving Special Constables, or those who have served within the last 12 months, to transfer into either Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kilwinning, Kirkcaldy, Motherwell and Paisley. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
* Received First Aid Training
* Free from any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or penalty notices (excluding standard driving offences), regardless of current service status
* Thoroughly grounded in the operational aspects of police work
* Free from any ongoing investigation in your current force
* Have completed your minimum required annual hours
* Be currently serving as a Special Constable or have been within the last 12 months
Locations
We are recruiting across D Division including: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kilwinning, Kirkcaldy, Motherwell and Paisley.
What You’ll Get
* A highly rewarding role that offers variety, purpose, and challenge
* Opportunities to work across jurisdictions and engage in complex policing tasks
* All training, uniform, and travel expenses covered
* Development pathways to support career progression whether you stay as a Special or transition to a Regular role
Eligibility
You Must Currently Be Serving, Or Have Served Within The Last 12 Months, As a Special Constable In a Home Office Police Force Or Scotland's National Police Force. You Must Also Meet The Following Criteria
* Independent Patrol Status
* First Aid trained
* No live investigations or disciplinary findings
* No vetting restrictions
* Consistent UK residency for the past three years
* Permanent right to live and work in the UK
* Please refer to the recruitment pack for prohibited occupations and vetting eligibility.*
Apply Now
Apply now! The closing date for applications is midnight on 30th November 2025.
Applications are completed online. You will be able to select your preferred location and provide evidence of your current Special Constable status.
We strongly encourage you to attend a Q&A session with our Recruitment Team before applying.
Questions?
Email us at btpspecials@btp.police.uk. All enquiries are treated in confidence.
Join a force where your experience is valued. Your role is meaningful, and your commitment makes a real difference.
We are committed to protecting the public, earning trust, and supporting our communities. Join the British Transport Police and help shape the future of policing on the railways.
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