Description
At British Transport Police (BTP), our PCSOs play a vital role in keeping millions of passengers, rail staff and communities safe every day.
We are recruiting substantive Police Community Support Officers from Home Office police forces who are ready to bring their skills and experience to Britain's railway police force.
Job Overview
As a Transferee PCSO, you will provide visible reassurance, engage with communities and help tackle issues affecting public safety. You will also operate within the unique railway environment and enforce BTP Byelaws.
Responsibilities
- Conducting high-visibility patrols at stations and across the rail network
- Supporting victims and safeguarding vulnerable people
- Tackling anti-social behaviour and low-level criminality
- Assisting with investigations and gathering intelligence
- Managing security risks and supporting counter-terrorism operations
- Building relationships with passengers, rail staff and partner agencies
- Working alongside Police Officers to keep passengers and staff safe
Requirements
- Be a substantive serving PCSO
- Have successfully completed your probationary period
- Demonstrate experience in frontline operational duties and community engagement
- Be confident, professional and approachable
- Display high levels of integrity, professionalism and personal accountability
- Be committed to building public trust and confidence in policing
Benefits
- Work in a unique national policing environment
- Police critical transport infrastructure used by millions of people every day
- Join a supportive and inclusive force that values your experience
- Access ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Benefit from clear career progression pathways
- Apply for internal Police Constable recruitment opportunities
- Have your previous service, annual leave entitlement and pay considered wherever possible upon transfer
- Base Salary: £29,483.96 per annum
- Additional Payments: London Allowance: £4,775.00, Shift Allowance: 15% to 20% depending on shift pattern
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days
- Travel benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to internal career progression routes
- Competitive pension scheme