Transferee and Re-joiner Detective Constables

**British Transport Police** (**BTP) **are looking to recruit **Transferee and Re-joiner's **as **Detective Constable** at** Exeter CID.**

Constables play a critical front-line role in the prevention and detection of crime and the criminal justice system. Constables work in partnership on a day-to-day basis with local communities, stakeholders and colleagues in order to promote law and order, reduce the fear of crime, provide reassurance and build confidence to improve the quality of life for citizens.

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.
- More information about this vacancy can be found in the attached ‘Role Profile’._

**Why join BTP?**

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 work hard to protect the public and those who work in and around our transport hubs by promoting law and order on the rail network, preventing crime and providing a reassuring presence. We are a Force that cares and strives to meet the ever-changing demands of our key stakeholders and partners. We are a modern and inclusive workforce offering geographical flexibility, better work/life balance and a commitment to our staff and Officer development.

Here at BTP you will have the chance to excel in your career and broaden your skillset.

**How to apply?**

During the process you will be asked to upload a copy of your latest PDR. If you are unable to provide this due to length of time away from previous Force, then please upload a blank document in its place.

**Initial Eligibility Criteria**

**Role Specific Eligibility Criteria**
- 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
- Transferees who have not yet completed the CID pathway will be considered as long as they can evidence the required investigative experience as per the Investigator Policing Profile. Successful applicants will then be required to complete the CID pathway at the earliest opportunity and pass the National Investigators Examination (NIE).

**Further information?**

Some of our locations attract an allowance in addition to basic salary, attached you will find a breakdown of these allowances by station.

**_ Positive action _**
- At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive. _