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Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constable - London and the South East

British Transport Police London Borough of Croydon On-site Flexible

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Description

Join British Transport Police as a Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constable in London and the South East.

We are recruiting community-focused, compassionate officers to join us as uniformed Police Constables.

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.

We recognise that transferring force is a significant career decision. That's why we are committed to supporting you from your initial enquiry through to your first months in post.

Our dedicated recruitment team will keep in regular contact throughout the process, providing clear and honest information about roles, locations, training requirements and operational expectations.

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

The application process is simple:

  1. Application
  2. Interview - In Person
  3. Conditional Offer
  4. Pre-employment Checks
  5. Formal Offer and Start Date

Download our Candidate Information Pack for full details.

Anticipated Start Date: Autumn 2026

Locations: Inner London, Maidstone, Ashford, Colchester, Southend, Stevenage, Luton, Brighton, Guildford, Croydon and Southampton

Eligibility:

  • 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
  • We do not accept applications if you have been declined vetting at another Force within 2 years

Skills

Required

  • communication skills
  • emotional intelligence
  • problem-solving

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/transferee-and-re-joiner-police-constable-london-and-south-east-60220

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