British Transport Police

Protect Every Journey

British Transport Police (BTP) keep millions of people moving safely on Britain’s rail networks every day. We support each other and help communities get to their destinations safely, no matter where they are going or why. When it comes to your career journey, we’ll do the same.

We’re not like any other Force. We are a national Force and we work in a challenging environment, which means we have specialist skills to protect our communities. Our people are trained to the highest standards to keep us one step ahead. It’s everything you would expect to experience in a police Force and much more.

Why Join Us

It’s the way we work that really sets us apart. Here we have a friendly, open and committed culture where we go out of our way to help anyone in need. We work together as one Force, going above and beyond expectations – while supporting each other along the way.

We’re proud to be a police force that values people. From frontline teams to specialist units, every role plays a part in keeping millions of journeys safe every day. You’ll join a culture where teamwork matters, where everyone looks out for one another, and where you’re never just a number.

By joining us you can be sure that you will gain new skills, be challenged, be supported and make friends for life.

We’ll reward your ambition and drive with the expert training you need to excel. Your career development opportunities will be second to none – with the possibility of taking on more responsibility, transferring to specialist units or developing and leading others.

Wherever you see your future headed, we’ll give you all the opportunities and encouragement you need to grow both personally and professionally.

Inclusion and Diversity

BTP understands how the diversity of our workforce directly impacts the quality of service we offer to our communities and partners. We recognise how each and every staff member, Police Officer and volunteer brings a range of skills, experiences and specialist knowledge that supports us in being guardians of the Railway. These skills are enriched with diversity, so we support our workforce being made up of those with differences in race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, faith, and age.

Here at BTP we pride ourselves on our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to ensure that our workplace is as inclusive as it can be and that everything that we do helps our people to feel safer, happier, and more productive at work. We want everyone to feel that they can bring their whole self to work, which ensures we have a workplace culture that focuses on belonging and support, so we can all thrive in our careers regardless of gender, identity, background or culture.

We know that our diversity of thought is what makes us stronger.