Transferee and Re-Joiner Detective Constable - Birmingham (CID)

British Transport Police (BTP) police and protect 10,000 miles of track and 3,000 railway stations every day – a network that is at the heart of Britain’s community, commerce and industry. Join us and you’ll be providing specialist policing to a unique community in a unique environment, dealing with rewarding challenges that you won’t find in any other Force.

We are currently looking for Police Constables to transfer or re-join into our CID in Birmingham. 

Our CID officers conduct proactive and reactive investigations into complex and serious crimes, ensuring that the best possible evidence is secured and that cases are fully and efficiently investigated to allow a considered decision to be taken about the prosecution of offenders. They also act as a liaison officer for victims and witnesses of crimes being investigated, ensuring that they are made aware of the progress of the investigation with the appropriate support and reassurance.

Please download the role profile and candidates information pack below for more details

Initial Eligibility Criteria

BTP welcome applications from those who have previously served as a member of a Home Office police force.

In line with current College of Policing guidance on re-joiner applicants, there is no time restriction in place for those wishing to re-join service and we will consider all ex-officers on application. Please see below eligibility on PIP 2 accreditation.

A training needs analysis will be conducted as required and, depending on the length of time out of service or any notable skills gaps, training could be anywhere from 2 to 18 weeks and may include a period of Work-Based Assessment. Please be aware that training requirements cannot be assessed on a speculative basis and this will be discussed at conditional offer stage.

Before the BTP progresses your application, consideration will be given to a number of initial eligibility criteria. Therefore, please consider the following before completing an application:

• Applicants must currently be serving in a Home Office police force or have previously served in a Home Office police force.
• Those applying on a transferee basis must currently be serving in a Home Office police force and be substantive in the rank of Constable, having completed the full probationary service.
• Those applying to re-join service must have previously served as a member of a Home Office police force, having satisfactorily completed the period of probationary service in the rank of constable and resigned or retired from that force.
• Ideally applicants will be a PIP 2 accredited Detective (or have been within 3 years of application). 
  • Re-Joiners who fall outside of this, will still be considered but will be required to undertake the CID pathway including the National Investigators Examination (NIE) at the earliest opportunity. 
  • Transferee's who have not yet completed the National Investigators Examination (NIE) will be considered as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements in the attached Investigator Policing Profile. Successful applicants will then be required to pass the NIE at the earliest opportunity. 
• Applicants must not currently be subject to any unsatisfactory performance reviews, action plans or live warnings.
• Applicants must have lived in the UK for 3 consecutive years prior to application
• Any other eligibility criteria listed within the role-specific Job Description
• You will not be eligible to apply if you have an existing CCJ or IVA outstanding against you. Failure to disclose any of the above will lead to your application being rejected.

Applicants with a criminal record will be reviewed on a case by case basis, but can be rejected from the process dependent on the date and nature of the conviction. Applicants are encouraged to email recruitmentteam@btp.pnn.police.uk if they have any queries on previous convictions.

How to Apply

Please submit an online application form by clicking the Apply button, below.

Please be advised that we do not accept CV’s or prospective applications for areas not listed. All applications will be subject to a paper sift in line with the required competencies and criteria for the role.