Police staff vacancies

Accredited financial investigator- payback unit

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 20572
Location: Barking, Hendon, Lewisham, Putney

Application & office 365 developer - 03

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 22169
Location: Cobalt Square, Vauxhall

Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) auditor - 03

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22168
Location: Cobalt Square, Vauxhall

Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) investigations officer - 03

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22178
Location: Cobalt Square, Vauxhall

Business design manager (band b)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 July 2026              
Salary: The starting salary is £62,310, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £59,301 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22005
Location: Your base will be New Scotland Yard, but we offer blended, flexible working across London. You’ll work wherever you can deliver best – including Met sites, partner locations and from home, when appropriate.

Civilian investigator - Major Inquiries - cold case homicide team - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 July 2026
Salary:The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22212
Location: Putney

Civilian investigator – MO6 - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 3 August 2026
Salary:The starting salary is £45,207.75, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 and a 12.5% shift allowance.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a 12.5% shift allowance, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22222
Location: Lambeth
Working Pattern: This role operates on a structured four-week shift pattern.
Staff will be required to work one full weekend during the four-week cycle (Tuesday-Monday). One late-shift week (2pm–10pm) per cycle to support operational demand during peak afternoon and evening periods.
Subject to operational requirements, the role supports one day of home working per week, equating to around 20% remote working across the four-week cycle.

Commercial lead - property and facilities management

Closing date: 11:55pm, 5 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £77,775, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £74,766 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £82,362. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22073
Location: Kilburn

Communications data investigator - single point of contact (SPOC) - complex crime team - 03

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £45,208, which includes allowances totalling £7,698.
The salary is broken down as a £37,510 starting basic salary (rising annually to £40,141), plus a location allowance of £2,009, a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000, and a shift disturbance allowance (SDA) equivalent to 12.5% of the basic salary.
Recruitment Code: 22166
Location: Cobalt Square - Vauxhall, 1 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1SU.
Contract: Permanent - Full time
Band/rank: Band D

Communications data investigator - single point of contact (SPOC) - core team - 03

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £48,021, which includes allowances totalling £10,511.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009, a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000, and a shift disturbance allowance (SDA) equivalent to 20% of the basic salary.
Recruitment Code: 22163
Location: Cobalt Square - Vauxhall, 1 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1SU.
Contract: Permanent - Full time
Band/rank: Band D
Working Hours: This role requires 24/7 cover. Most staff work early, late and night shifts, including weekends – which is awarded with a shift disturbance allowance (SDA).

Communications officer (first contact/despatch)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 August 2026
Salary: £39,549 (including £2,009 location allowance, £1,000 non-pensionable allowance and 10% flexibility allowance on top of basic pay).
15% shift allowance added once in training = total salary: £44,532
20% shift allowance added once training is completed = total salary: £46,193
(Please note: During training, your shift allowance may be lower dependent on the roster and hours worked)
Recruitment Code: 21718

Criminal finance teams - Economic and Cyber Crime OCU - band b

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £62,310, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £59,301, basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21632
Location: Mainly Vauxhall but an expectation of MPS wide travel.

CTBOC administrator – band e – CTP border operation centre – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. 
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21678
Location: Across London

Custody healthcare practitioner

Closing date: Ongoing
Salary: Total salary will be between £53,571.60 to £59,422.40. We may be able to salary match current basic salary if within pay scale. This includes 20% shift allowance (15% during induction), location allowance of £1,928 and a non pensionable allowance of £1,000.  We also offer generous bonus scheme including £2,500 joining bonus, £2,500 bonus after one year's service.
Working pattern: Two days, two nights, four days off duty continuous rota
Recruitment code: 18808
Location: London

Cyber intelligence investigator - Cyber Crime Unit - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 22214
Location: Vauxhall

Digital forensics examiner - NDES S3 - police staff - CTP London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 7 August 2026 
Salary: The starting salary is £ 55,662, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £ 52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £ 57,417. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21967
Location: West Brompton

Digital forensic specialist

Closing date: 11:55pm, 24 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £60,426, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £57,417. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22062
Location: Lambeth

Digital media examiner - technician - NDES S3 - police staff - CTP London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 7 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £ 46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £ 43,976, basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £ 49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21969
Location: West Brompton

Digital specialist - NDES S3 - police staff - CTP London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 7 August 2026 
Salary: The starting salary is £ 55,662, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £ 52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £ 57,417. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21968
Location: West Brompton

Director of data, analysis and technology Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 July 2026
Salary: The role will attract a basic salary in the range of £110,000 - £140,000. A non-pensionable allowance might be payable alongside basic salary, for a candidate with exceptional and relevant, knowledge, skills, and experience, with total pay remaining within this range.

Please be aware that all salaries are subject to remuneration committee approval and the pay ranges for BBs are subject to a current review. Location allowances and service-related payments do not operate at the BB levels and would therefore be consolidated into the starting salary.

Recruitment Code: N/A
Location: Empress State Building (ESB), London. There will be frequent travel to New Scotland Yard (NSY) and across London, with additional travel across the national CT network as required. The postholder will have teams based in Birmingham, Manchester and London

Driving academy administrational support

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21106
Location: Newton House, Hendon (Option to occasionally work from Marlowe House, Sidcup or Havering Patrol Base, Romford), with ability to occasionally work flexibly/remotely in accordance with MPS polices and line management support.

Head of business development and strategy

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 July 2026
Salary: The role will attract a starting salary in the range of £86,030 - £107,538 depending on the strength of job-related skills and knowledge.
Recruitment Code: N/A
Location: Remote working nationally within UK. NPCC is currently based in close proximity to St James' Park underground station, London and therefore occasional travel will be required to this premise and other Police locations across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2028.

Intelligence researcher - D&A/A&R - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 28 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541.  Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21916
Location: London/Hybrid

Leadership delivery co-ordinator

Closing date: 11:55 pm, 23 July 2026
Salary:The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code:21727
Location: Central London Locations and Hendon and Marlowe House

Local communications officer – Central London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21843
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster

Local communications officer – North East London

Local communications officer – North London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21835
Location: Enfield and Haringey

Local communications officer – South East London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519 which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21839
Location: Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham

Local communications officer – South London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21841
Location: Bromley, Croydon, Sutton

Local communications officer – South West London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21842
Location: Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth

MetCC communications supervisor

Closing date: 11:55pm, 10 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £49,896, which includes allowances totalling £12,386.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a shift allowance of 15%, a flexibility allowance of 10% and a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21888
Location: Bow, Hendon, Lambeth

Motor vehicle technician

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 September 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £45,070, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. 
The salary is broken down as £42,061 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £43,838. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 20770
Location: Rainham Workshop

National Police Chiefs' Council - analyst - national knife crime centre (NKCC)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 2 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Hybrid working nationally within UK with anticipated 3 days in central London office. 
Recruitment Code: 22202
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 2 years (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

National Police Chiefs' Council - graphic design officer - Hydrant programme

Closing date: 11:55pm, 19 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £46,986, which includes allowances totalling £1,000.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Remote working nationally within UK. The Hydrant Programme is currently based in Moss Way Police Station, Sheffield S20 7XX and therefore frequent travel will be required to this premise and other Police locations across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.
Recruitment Code: 22140
Contract – Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027 (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance). This role is not available as a secondment opportunity.

National Police Chiefs' Council - performance management committee coordinator

Closing date: 11:55pm, 2 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £83,589, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £80,580 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £93,071. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Remote working nationally within UK. NPCC is currently based in close proximity to St James’ Park Underground Station, London and therefore occasional travel will be required to this premise and other Police locations across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.
Recruitment Code: 22181
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027 (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

National Police Chiefs' Council - strategic intelligence researcher - national knife crime centre (NKCC)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 2 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219. basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Hybrid working nationally within UK with 3 days in a Police estate
Recruitment code: 22203
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 2 years (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

Onsite services team leader - central west

Closing date: 11:55pm, 3 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Onsite across multiple locations within the Central West BCU, including New Scotland Yard (NSY), Hammersmith, and Charing Cross, as well as other locations within the BCU as required. Regular travel between sites is an essential requirement of the role.
Recruitment Code: 22167
Working Hours: Operational support is provided between 07:00 and 17:00, working hours will be scheduled within this timeframe

OSS - CREST team member

Closing date: 11:55pm, 16 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22004
Location: MPS Belvedere Storage Facility 

POCA confiscator – payback units

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 20571
Location: Stoke Newington, Walworth, Wandsworth, Hammersmith, Croydon and Islington 

Police community support officer (PCSO)

Closing date: Ongoing
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale of £35,541. Plus a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 14783

Police staff investigator – Proactive Trident - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 14 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21787
Location: Barking, Hendon, Lewisham, Putney

Policy officer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 20 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 21889
Location: 60% Hybrid working at New Scotland Yard (and/or other locations if business need is required).
We want to provide you with the flexibility to balance a rewarding career with home-life and personal wellbeing. We recognise and promote flexible working as part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Though you will be based in New Scotland Yard our ambition is to make the best use of our shared space enabling a mixture of remote and office-based work.
Start date: ASAP

Portfolio planning & resourcing lead - band b - change - Counter Terrorism Policing 

Closing date: 11:55pm, 21 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £62,310, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £59,301 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21755
Location: West Brompton

Senior LMS analyst

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 July 2026 
Salary: The starting salary is £ 63,409, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £ 60,400 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £ 65,886. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21561
Location: Hendon, Sidcup

Senior network engineer - technology CSC - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 3 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £61,410, which includes allowances totalling £8,757.
The salary is broken down as £52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £57,417. Plus, a 12.5% shift disturbance allowance, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21518
Location: West Brompton

Senior technologist - CTP London threat mitigation technologies

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21572
Location: Southwark

SLT support

Closing date: 11:55pm, 14 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22020 
Location: Hendon, Kilburn, Westminster

Supply chain manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 17 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £62,310, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £59,301 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22014
Location: Sidcup, with travel to other Met sites

Supply chain performance manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22016
Location: Sidcup with occasional travel to other MPS sites

Surveillance motorcyclist – Specialist Crime proactive - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 14 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21782
Location: Barking, Hendon, Lewisham, Putney, Other
Contract: 2 years fixed term

Talent acquisition manager – contingent workers

Closing date: 11:55pm, 22 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 20919
Location: Kennington, Kilburn

Team leader - band d - local support services - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22053
Location: West Brompton

Vetting caseworker - band e

Closing date: 11:55pm, 17 July 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21881 
Location: Sidcup

VRES Specialist recovery driver