Police Constable

Become a Police Constable with the Met

Our mission is to make London a safer place for everyone.

London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. That's why in the Met we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who are committed to making a difference for the communities we serve.

The Met is working hard to restore Londoners trust and confidence. We aim to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards. You can come and join the thousands of dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff in our team.

We are looking for people who share our values of respect, integrity, empathy, courage and accountability. And who share our high standards of behaviour.

Change is happening within the Met. Whilst that takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference.

Policing is a 24 hour job and that means once you join you ll need to work shifts, including through the night and at weekends.

Pay

• starting salary of GBP36,775 rising to GBP37,975 at week 30, or GBP34,820 for our Met Officer Gateway Programme (MOGP) entry route. Salary including allowances.
• salary increases to GBP39,181 after two years or GBP40,837 after three years for PCDA, upon satisfactory completion of probation. Salary including allowances.
• salary will increase each year up to over GBP54,000 within seven years
• on promotion to the next police rank sergeant you can earn over GBP57,000. Most officers apply for sergeant after five years as a constable.

Benefits include

• 22 days paid holiday each year, rising to 30 days the longer you work here
• public holidays and rest days, on top of leave, are built into your shift pattern
• member of the Police Pension Scheme, offering a guaranteed monthly pension based on your salary and optional lump sum
• free London travel from week 12 of your training programme, including tubes and buses
• a comprehensive wellbeing service including: free physiotherapy, health check service, 24-hours free confidential helpline, counselling, specialist support from our Occupational Health team and free eyesight tests and a range of frames
• on-site gym facilities in our buildings across London
• four sport clubs houses, which offer free or very low cost access to sporting facilities for our officers and their families
• access to our dedicated discount site, offering money off a host of high street shops, grocery shops, days out, and gyms
• eligibility for Blue Light Card
• Learning and development; ongoing training through courses, mentoring and coaching
• membership of the Police Federation, a national body representing all police officers, through which you can access a range of support
• join one of a range of staff support associations in the Met, to support and represent your needs, beliefs and values

The role of an officer is much more than blue lights and fast cars. You will wear a uniform with over 190 years of history. Right from the start, you ll be playing a vital role in helping to protect Londoners.

You could be working closely with communities; providing a visible presence to reassure and deter crime; conducting patrol duties on foot, by car and by bicycle; liaising with community groups and individuals or gaining knowledge on an area to identify individuals and locations at risk of being involved in crime.

The next day you could be responding to emergency calls; attending accidents; keeping the peace at major events; or diffusing potential volatile situations. You will also be required to conduct initial investigations, including interviewing suspects, gathering evidence and taking statements.

There are endless opportunities to further you career at the Met, whether you want to move up the ranks or join a specialist team there will be a role suited to you.

No two days are ever the same, but every day you will play a vital role in making this city a safer place for all.