Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER

Location: London

Salary Range: 33,609.00 - 42,600.00 GBP annually

Employment Type: Full Time

Posted By: British Transport Police

Posted Date: Friday, 16 October 2026

Now Recruiting Police Officers in London

Earn Over £42,600 from Day One with British Transport Police

• No Degree Required
• Earn While You Learn
• Fully Funded Training
• Oyster Card to be used on and off duty

Salary Details

• Starting Salary: £33,609
• Inner London Allowances: £9,044.75 (£5,783.75 London Allowance plus £3,261 London Weighting)
• Starting Earnings in London: Over £42,600 from day one
• Free Oyster Card: Personal and professional travel across London
• Salary After Five Years: £52,014

Applications may close early once sufficient applications have been received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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What matters most is your integrity, commitment to helping others, resilience and willingness to learn. If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, remaining calm under pressure and making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for people who demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Empathy and emotional resilience.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to public service.
  
  "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 positive difference to the millions of people who use the network every day, BTP is the place for you." Chris Casey, Divisional Commander, London and South East England
Protect Every Journey. Make a Difference Every Day. Every day, millions of people rely on Britain's railway network. As a Police Officer with British Transport Police, you'll play a vital role in protecting passengers, preventing crime, supporting vulnerable people and keeping the country moving. You'll police some of London's busiest and most recognisable locations, including major railway stations, sporting venues, concerts, city centres and transport hubs used by millions each year. Working across one of the world's largest and most complex transport networks, no two days are ever the same. One moment you could be safeguarding a vulnerable child. The next, you could be responding to an emergency, investigating crime, supporting a victim, disrupting organised criminal activity or protecting the public during a major incident. This is a career where your actions genuinely matter. Every interaction presents an opportunity to protect, support and positively impact the communities we serve. From day one, you'll be supported by experienced Officers, supervisors and mentors committed to helping you develop, succeed and build a rewarding long-term career. Why Choose British Transport Police:
• Protect millions of passengers every day.
• Work in iconic and high-profile locations across London.
• Experience a huge variety of policing incidents and investigations.
• Patrol major railway stations, transport hubs and public events.
• Career opportunities in areas such as CID, Counter Terrorism and County Lines.
• Clear promotion and leadership pathways.
• Industry-leading travel benefits.
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and development.
Career Changers Welcome You do not need previous policing experience to join us. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, industries and stages of life. Many of our Officers previously worked in:
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Customer Service
• Healthcare
• Transport
• Education
• Security
• HM Forces
• Emergency Services
  
  Earn Over £42,600 from Day One with British Transport Police
No Degree Required Earn While You Learn Fully Funded Training Oyster Card to be used on and off duty Starting Salary: £33,609 Inner London Allowances: £9,044.75 (£5,783.75 London Allowance plus £3,261 London Weighting) Starting Earnings in London: Over £42,600 from day one Free Oyster Card: Personal and professional travel across London Salary After Five Years: £52,014, British Transport Police offers competitive pay, industry-leading travel benefits, family-friendly policies, comprehensive wellbeing support and excellent opportunities for career progression.,
• Free Oyster Card for personal and professional use
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Highly competitive CARE pension scheme
• Retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme
• Ongoing investment in learning and development
• Free eyesight tests
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Membership of the Police Federation from day one
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support services
• 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• Paternity, adoption, carers and special leave provisions
Career Development and Promotion Opportunities A role as a Police Officer is just the beginning. As your career develops, you'll have opportunities to specialise in areas such as:
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Counter Terrorism
• County Lines and Serious Organised Crime
• Safeguarding
• Intelligence
• Public Order
• Neighbourhood Policing
• Firearms and Specialist Operations
High-performing Officers can also progress into supervisory and leadership roles throughout their career. Whether your ambition is to become a Detective, Specialist Investigator, supervisor or senior leader, we'll support you every step of the way.