An exciting opportunity has become available for a Transferee Special Constable to join our Disruption team based at Derby.This role will encompass a high visibility proactive role encompassing all types of police related disruption, with intelligence-led deployments around trespass locations, cable theft, infrastructure damage/theft, vulnerable persons, persons in precarious positions (PIPP’s) and events.The successful applicant will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision, conducting predominantly high visibility and occasionally covert patrols to prevent, deter and reduce the impact of disruption related incidents to the railway. Collating and reporting on all incidents attended including arrests, report for process and community resolution. This will also include locations patrolled, intelligence reports submitted, close calls or faults reported via Network Rail and a general daily summary of activity undertaken. You'll be working incredibly closely with Network Rail incident controllers, Mobile Operations Managers and Local Operations Managers and Trespass & Vandalism prevention teams. The main emphasis will be on problem-solving at disruption hotspot locations identified by Network Rail and responding to incidents to ensure that they are resolved as quickly and safely as possible. The team will be expected to work with partners to come up with solutions through engagement with education, engineering, and enforcement. This includes tackling issues that cause disruption through education, making effective interventions to prevent suicide and support those with Mental Health needs. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to successfully complete the phase 1 and phase 2 of the police drone pilots’ course, which is a 5-day residential course provided by Norfolk Police.The successful applicant will once trained, undertake spontaneous and planned drone flights to identify persons unlawfully on the railway and work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to bring about the safest and swiftest resolution to the incident, ensuring the person is safeguarded and that the railway returns to normal as soon as possible.For further information regarding the role, please see the attached job description.What skills do you need to apply?As one of our Special Constables, you’ll need to love variety and to not shy away from what can sometimes be difficult situations.You will need to be a natural communicator who is able to build instant rapport with people from all walks of life.As a Special Constable, you’ll need to be diplomatic in your approach and able to remain calm under pressure.In return for your hard work, you will:As a volunteer police officer, make a difference in society, helping reduce and resolve crime, keep people safe including the vulnerable.As a volunteer, give back to the community.Have a rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.Have the same powers and uniform as full-time officers!Boost your CV.Travel Benefits (dependent on location)Learn new skills including understanding law and police procedure, communication skills, IT skills, first aid, self-defence, and railway track safety skills.Increased self-confidenceHave the opportunity of internal progression to become a regular Police Officer.To apply you must meet the following criteria:Achieved Independent Patrol Status (England and Wales only)Received First Aid TrainingFree from any convictions/cautions/reprimands and penalty notices (other than driving penalty notices) even if you are serving as a Special Constable now with another force.Thoroughly grounded in the operational aspects of police workFree from any ongoing investigation in your current forceHave completed your minimum required annual hours and live in or near the BTP policing area you wish to transfer to.Be currently serving as a Special or have been within the last 12 months Are you eligible?You will be ineligible to apply if:You have been unsuccessful in the last 6 months for the role of Special Constable with BTP.You have been unsuccessful following BTP vetting checks within the last 12 months.You have ever received a custodial sentence (other cautions, convictions and involvement with the police must be declared but are not necessarily a bar to employment).You have previously been dismissed from another force.You have been declared bankrupt, have a CCJ or an un-managed IVA.You have tattoos that are deemed offensive; tattoos on face and neck will be considered on a case-by-case basis.You do not have permanent right to live and work in the UK.**This opportunity is for existing Special Constable ONLY - Please do not apply if you are not currently serving as a Special Constable with another force**Benefits from Positive Action?At BTP, diversity is integral to our mission as guardians of the railway. We value inclusion and believe it enhances decision-making, fosters creativity, and drives innovation. Our vacancies are open to everyone, and appointments are solely based on merit.To promote diversity, we encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and LGBTQI+ persons. We offer targeted workshops and advice sessions to support potential candidates from these backgrounds. If you share our values and have the skills and experience, we welcome you to apply and join our diverse team. For more information on Positive Action please click here or email the team at PART-Recruitment@btp.police.ukProhibited Occupations:Please download and check the document below before applying.If you do sit under any of the prohibited Occupations that BTP do not allow, then you will not be eligible to apply and will be sifted out at shortlisting stage.Want to apply?Apply Now! The closing date for applications is midnight on 12th March 2025.For further information on eligibility criteria and application process, please refer to the attached recruitment pack. It is also advisable to apply after attending either a Q&A with the Recruitment Team session or an information session run by the Positive Action Team.Any questions?If you want to ask us any awkward or ‘obvious’ questions, if you are unsure whether your personal circumstances are suitable for a career as a Special Constable but don’t know how to talk to us about it or have any questions about the application process, please email our friendly and helpful team where we will be happy to help: btpspecials@btp.police.uk.If your question is related to equality or diversity then you can also contact our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team directly at: PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk. To reassure you, anything you ask us will be in the strictest confidence and will not form part of your application.We are committed to protecting the public and supporting the community. Join the British Transport Police today. Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
