Description
As a Transferee Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) with British Transport Police, you will play a vital role in keeping millions of passengers, railway staff, and communities safe every day.
We are recruiting substantive Police Community Support Officers from Home Office police forces who are looking for a fresh challenge while continuing their policing career. You will bring your valuable frontline experience to a unique policing environment that spans England, Wales, and Scotland.
Responsibilities include:
- 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
Benefits:
- Work in a unique national policing environment
- Police critical transport infrastructure used by millions of people every day
- Bring your existing skills and experience into a specialist policing role
- Access ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Benefit from clear career progression pathways
- Apply for internal Police Constable recruitment opportunities
- Have your current salary matched against BTP pay scales wherever possible
- Have previous service recognised when determining annual leave entitlement
- Join a supportive and inclusive force that values your experience
Pay, Annual Leave, and Benefits:
- £29,483.96 per annum
- 28 days annual leave during your first five years of service
- 30 days annual leave after five years of service
- Travel benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to internal career progression routes
- Competitive pension scheme
What We're Looking For:
- 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