Police staff vacancies

Application operations engineer - tech CSC - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 5 October 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: 22637
Location: CSC, West Midlands

Civilian investigator – major incident room - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 16 September 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: 22573
Location: Putney

Civilian investigator - major inquiries - cold case homicide team - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 September 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: 22575
Location: Putney

Civilian investigator – RaSSO public protection

Closing date: 11:55pm, 9 October 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: 22619
Location: Brixton

Communications manager - communications - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 16 September 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: 21204
Location: West Brompton

Communications officer (first contact/despatch)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 September 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
Location: Bow, Hendon, Lambeth

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

Delivery & assurance lead (professionalism) band b

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 September 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: 22645
Location: Westminster, New Scotland Yard and other locations across the Met with a Professionalism presence.

Deputy director, development, portfolio & projects

Closing date/time: 11.55pm, 1 October 2026
Salary: The successful candidate will receive a basic salary in excess of £100,000. For candidates with exceptional and highly relevant knowledge, skills, and experience, in addition to base salary consideration may be given to a non-pensionable market allowance. 
Location: This role is based at Marlowe House and Hendon, with regular attendance required across the MPS estate, including frequent meetings at New Scotland Yard. Flexibility to work from multiple locations is essential.
Contract: Permanent

Deputy director, strategic business operations

Closing date/time: 11.55pm, 18 October 2026
Salary: The successful candidate will receive a basic salary in excess of £100,000. For candidates with exceptional and highly relevant knowledge, skills, and experience, in addition to base salary consideration may be given to a non-pensionable market allowance. 
Location: This role is based at Marlowe House and Hendon, with regular attendance required across the MPS estate, including frequent meetings at New Scotland Yard. Flexibility to work from multiple locations is essential.
Contract: Permanent

Deputy director, workplace services

Closing date/time: 11.55pm, 18 October 2026
Salary: The successful candidate will receive a basic salary in excess of £100,000. For candidates with exceptional and highly relevant knowledge, skills, and experience, in addition to base salary consideration may be given to a non-pensionable market allowance. 
Location: This role is based at Marlowe House and Hendon, with regular attendance required across the MPS estate, including frequent meetings at New Scotland Yard. Flexibility to work from multiple locations is essential.

Digital forensic manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 21 September 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: 22641
Location: Lambeth, Pan London

Digital intelligence and investigation officer - modern slavery - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 16 September 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: 22572
Location: Stratford, Vauxhall

HOLMES incident manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 9 October 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, location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22528
Location: Lewisham

Integrated intelligence support officer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 15 September 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: 22560
Location: Vauxhall

Intelligence officer – tasking coordination

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 September 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 20% shift disturbance allowance, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 22623
Location: Cobalt Square, Vauxhall

Mechanical development engineer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 17 September 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: 22541
Location: Southwark, London

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

Motorcycle technician - level 4, Fleet Services

Closing date: 11:55pm, 13 October 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: 22322
Location: Rainham

National co-ordinator for inclusion and wellbeing - police staff - CTPHQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 24 September 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: 22630
Location: West Brompton

National Police Chiefs' Council - national CSE development coordinator

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 September 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £46,986, which includes allowances totalling £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: 22648
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027 (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

National Police Chiefs' Council - researcher

Closing date: 11:55pm, 20 September 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: 22654
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 31/03/2027 (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

Parts assistant, Fleet Services

Closing date: 11:55pm, 22 September 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: 22518
Location: Ponton Road Workshop

Parts technical advisor, Fleet Services

Closing date: 11:55pm, 22 September 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: 22506
Location: Rainham Workshop

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

Regional information and coordination centre (RICC) manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 16 September 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: 22617
Location: Lambeth

Senior software developer - technology - band m - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 2 October 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: 21519
Location: Birmingham or West Brompton, London

Service manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 15 September 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: 22631
Location: Kilburn

Student placements 2027/2028

Various placements available. Please click the above link to view the current list.

Closing date: 15 November 2026
Salary: £27,705.60
Location: Most opportunities are based in West London with some based in East Birmingham. Some roles may also involve occasional travel across the UK.

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

Closing date: 11:55pm, 17 September 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: 22523
Location: West Brompton

Videographer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 14 September 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: 22436
Location: New Scotland Yard, Westminster with frequent travel and operational deployment across London