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BTP are recruiting for future Police Officers in London, and surrounding areas.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, the British Transport Police offers one of the highest starting salaries for PC across England & Wales, an attractive benefits package, the scope to work nationally and unparalleled professional development. Embrace the challenge, seize the opportunity, and be part of an organisation that truly embodies the values of integrity, professionalism, and public service.

As a police officer with the British Transport Police, you'll play a vital role in protecting and ensuring the safety and well-being of millions of passengers, staff, and the wider public. Internally we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where diversity is celebrated, and individual contributions are valued.

This role offers variety like no other; you will cover all areas from serious and organised crimes to graffiti and theft. Whether it’s patrolling, responding to an emergency, investigating criminal activity, gathering intelligence or reassuring members of the public - you'll be part of a close-knit team who share your dedication to upholding the law, preventing crime, and delivering exceptional service to the public.

Join our ranks and benefit from comprehensive training programs, continuous learning, and the opportunities to specialise in areas such as Counter-terrorism, CID, or County Lines; to name just a few. Being a specialist police force, progression and specialising is not just a possibility it's our priority

So join the British Transport Police today and embark on a rewarding career that keeps the nation moving safely.

Points worth noting before you start your application:

• The starting salary for a Police Officer within Inner London is £36,975 per annum, inclusive of London weighting and London allowance.
• You can apply to us even if you have a live application with another police force, but it’s worth noting that you cannot transfer your existing SEARCH assessment score.
• We now offer a blended learning programme where a proportion of the training will be home learning and delivered remotely.

What skills do you need to apply and why would you apply?

As one of our Police Officers, you’ll need to love variety and to not shy away from what can sometimes be difficult situations. You’ll need to be a natural communicator who is able to build instant rapport with people from all walks of life. As an officer, you’ll need to be diplomatic in your approach and able to remain calm under pressure, and you will need to be able to make decisions quickly and effectively.

We know this isn’t an easy job and the hours can be unsocial but there are few other careers that are as interesting and fulfilling. There will be some situations that will test you mentally, physically and emotionally but you can be safe in the knowledge you are making a difference and you will have the support you need from us. There will be a mixture of shifts (days, nights, weekends) but no two days will ever be the same. You will be able to develop your skills and have support all the way through your policing journey with us.

We have put together a document that describes a typical week in the life of one of our PC’s so please have a read - attached.

Pay and Benefits:

• The basic starting salary is £29,751 rising year-on-year to a maximum of £46,044.00 per annum after 6 years.
• Locations within Inner London attract a regional allowance to reflect the increased cost of living. This includes: £7,034 for Inner London (£4338 London Allowance plus £2,886 London Weighting Allowance) from day 1 of training. Outer London locations attract the allowances detailed below:

£3,000 per annum - Stevenage, Luton, Maidstone, Southend & Ashford

£1,000 per annum – Cambridge

• Oyster card to use at any time.
• Voucher and incentive schemes such as cycle-to-work as well as a wide range of high street and online discounts.
• Always learning; supported by our in-house talent & development teams.
• A highly competitive pension scheme (Career Average Revalued Earnings).
• 22 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service).

Locations:

Now, we are looking for Police Officers within Inner London, all central locations including Kings Cross, Euston, Wembley, Croydon, Clapham Junction and Stratford; amongst many others & Outer London, including Luton, Southend, Ashford, Maidstone and Stevenage. Please note: You are unable to specify a particular Inner London location, but your posting will be considered in alignment to where you live.

We do need to let you know that you aren’t able to change or transfer your posting during your 2-year probation period for any reason. Therefore, we encourage you to carefully consider the impact of working in a particular location. We understand things change and it is alright if you no longer feel the posting is suitable for you but your application will be withdrawn if this happens. You will always be welcome to re-apply when your preferred posting is advertised.

Application process and eligibility:

Applying is easy! Simply click on ‘Apply’ at the bottom left of this page and you will be taken through the process. All applications must be completed online via this method. You need to answer all the questions asked as unfortunately if any parts are unanswered, your application will be declined from the process.

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

• You have been unsuccessful following a BTP Police Officer interview in the last 6 months.
• You have been unsuccessful following BTP vetting checks within the last 12 months.
• You have ever received a custodial sentence (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.
• 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.

For further information on our eligibility criteria, please have a read through the attached recruitment pack as it contains lots of useful information for you. Please note: The salaries in the recruitment pack are due to be updated, the salary and allowances detailed in this advert are correct. If you are unsure about your personal circumstances relating to the above criteria, please don’t hesitate to email our recruitment team who will be happy to help you: [email protected]

Please note: this campaign is for new recruits only, we do not allow for transferees as part of this campaign. Should you wish to apply to BTP via the transferee route, you will need to apply directly to a transferee advert once live.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 10:00 am on Tuesday 3rd October 2023. We will not be able to accept applications after this time for any reason, including technical errors. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application prior to this deadline. Following your application being completed and submitted, our team will then let you know if you have passed or failed the application form stage of the process via email and the next stages. Please note: this campaign could possibly close earlier than anticipated based on volume of applications received.

Positive Action

At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. So that we can become more diverse we encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons who identify as LGBTQI+. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted workshops or advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values that here in BTP we pride ourselves on then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please click here or email the team on [email protected]

On a final note...

if you want to ask us any awkward or ‘obvious’ questions, if you are you unsure whether your personal circumstances are suitable for a career as a Police Constable but don’t know how to talk to us about it OR you have any questions about the application process, please email our friendly and helpful team where we will be happy to help you: [email protected]. If your question related to equality or diversity then you can also contact our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team directly at: [email protected] To reassure you, anything you ask us will be in the strictest confidence and will not form part of your application.

Join us on the journey and bring your professionalism, commitment and leadership skills on board.