Student Officer Recruitment 2014

 
Police Constable (PC)
Full Time
Permanent
Up to £22,000

Joining British Transport Police as a Police Officer, you’ll take on a crucial frontline role in one of the most challenging and demanding environments. With over 5 million passenger journeys and over a 1/4 million tons of freight being moved from depots to docks every day on Britain’s railways, we have the unique task of ensuring that all this takes place within a safe and secure environment. It’s a massive task and it demands huge amounts of talent and determination to succeed. We are the national police force for Britain’s rail network, providing a policing service to rail operators, their staff and passengers throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Every day, on over 10,000 miles of track, we keep more than 6 million

 

Our Police Officers have to be the best. There can be no exceptions. Situations can transform in a split second, so you’ve got to be ready for anything. Whether patrolling, responding to an emergency request, investigating criminal activity, gathering intelligence or reassuring emotional members of the public, you’ll always be highly responsible, highly visible, and highly effective. You’ll maintain order, carry out arrests and collaborate with the community to combat local crime at the grassroots. From fraud to murder, graffiti to theft, you’ll be there - wherever and whenever you’re needed.

 

To make the grade, you’ll need to relish variety and challenge. A natural communicator, you will be able to build instant rapport with people from all walks of life – whether part of a crowd, stressed or angry. Highly diplomatic and calm under pressure, you’ll be able to make decisions quickly and effectively and never lose your head in a difficult situation.

 

Don't expect this to be an easy job and the hours can be highly unsocial. However, there are few others that are as interesting, exciting and fulfilling. You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including pension scheme, 22 days holiday and corporate discounts.

 

We are recruiting for intakes which will take place in 2014 to fill the following positions:

 

  • Guildford
  • Portsmouth
  • Southampton
  • Stevenage
  • Wolverhampton
  • Rugby
  • Peterborough
  • Leeds
  • Doncaster
  • Gatwick
  • Leicester
  • Bournemouth

 

 

 

The closing date for applications is 11:00 hours on Monday 10th March. Please be aware that there are no central London postings available and vacancies are available for the above locations only. There will not be the opportunity to apply for a transfer to another station or Area of BTP until you have passed your 24 month probation.

 

The application forms will be marked in batches and results will be communicated from 10 March 2014 onwards. We will not be able to give any updates on your application prior to this time. If you want an update on the status of your application, please do not contact us before 17 March 2014. The highest scoring candidates will be progressed to assessment centres first.

This opportunity is closed to applications.