Start Your Journey with the British Transport Police (BTP)
Join a Team Where Your Voice and Values Matter
Are you a current or former Police Officer looking for a new challenge or thinking about returning to policing? British Transport Police (BTP) are recruiting community-focused, compassionate officers to join us as uniformed Police Constables in London and the South East.
Make a Real Impact
At BTP, we champion modern, people-first policing. From safeguarding passengers to supporting vulnerable individuals and preventing crime, no two days are the same. Our officers are more than law enforcers; they are listeners, problem-solvers, and protectors of community trust.
This is a role where your empathy, communication skills, and emotional intelligence are every bit as valued as your operational experience.
Why Join BTP?
We believe a supportive workplace is key to success. That’s why we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
- A strong focus on wellbeing, mental health support, and inclusive leadership
- Real opportunities to progress through diverse career pathways
- Family-friendly policies and a culture that understands life beyond work
Join a force where your ideas are welcomed, your development is prioritised, and your unique strengths are seen as assets.
Ready to Apply?
The application process is simple:
- Application
- Interview
- Conditional Offer
- Pre-employment Checks
- Formal Offer and Start Date
**Download our Candidate Information Pack for full details.**
Key Dates
Closing date: Saturday 6th September 2025.
Anticipated Start Date: November 2025 or January 2026 (4-week induction attendance required)
Locations
Please note, we are currently only recruiting at the following locations: Inner London, Luton, Stevenage, Colchester, Southend, Ashford, Maidstone, Brighton, Guildford, Southampton and Portsmouth.
Are You Eligible?
- Applicants must be a current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI
- Transferees must be substantive in rank and have completed probation
- Re-joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving and have been substantive in rank
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years
- No live misconduct warnings or performance issues
- Cannot be under current investigation by another force
- No active CCJs, unmanaged IVAs, or bankruptcy
- We do not accept applications from those dismissed from another force
**Applicants for our locations outside of Inner London must hold a full UK driving licence.**
Want to Learn More?
Explore our On Patrol shadowing scheme to get a first-hand feel for the role, or email us at recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk with any questions.
You’ve already made a difference. Come do it again, with a team that values every part of who you are - Apply now and help us keep Britain moving safely.