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Police Officer - Inner London

Salary

GBP 33,609 - 52,014 per year

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Description

We are now recruiting Police Officers in London, offering a starting salary of £33,609, with Inner London allowances of £9,044.75, making a total starting earnings of over £42,600.

As a Police Officer with British Transport Police, you will play a crucial role in keeping passengers safe, protecting vulnerable people, preventing crime, and maintaining the smooth operation of the railway network.

You will work in various locations across Inner London, including King's Cross, Euston, Waterloo, Clapham, Stratford, West Ham, Wembley, and Croydon.

No degree is required for this role; instead, you will undergo a fully funded training programme, earning a salary from day one.

The Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) is a 33-week training programme that combines classroom learning, online learning, scenario-based training, and practical operational policing experience.

As a Police Officer, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
  • Competitive CARE pension scheme
  • Retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Police Federation membership
  • Free eyesight tests
  • Occupational health and wellbeing support
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • 26 weeks' full-pay maternity leave
  • Paternity, adoption, carers', and special leave provisions

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have opportunities for career development and progression, including specialising in areas such as Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Counter Terrorism, and County Lines.

To be eligible for this role, you must:

  • Meet the English and Maths requirements (hold Level 2 qualifications or be willing to undertake and pass BTP's Level 2 English and Mathematics assessment)
  • Hold a Level 3 qualification or above, or have relevant work experience in areas such as armed forces, emergency services, or police staff roles

The selection process includes:

  • Online application with Situational Judgement Tests
  • Online ability testing
  • Online video assessment
  • Invite to Assessment Centre with fitness test, biometric vetting, and uniform fitting
  • Pre-employment checks: vetting, medical assessment, and references

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Skills

Required

  • communication skills
  • problem-solving ability
  • emotional resilience
  • teamwork and relationship-building skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/police-officer-inner-london-114864

Apply on British Transport Police