Police Staff Vacancies

Accredited financial confiscator - Economic Crime – asset recovery team - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 25 October 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: 22867
Location: Vauxhall
Contract: Permanent

Accredited financial confiscator - Economic Crime county lines team - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 October 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: 22870
Location: Vauxhall
Contract: Permanent

Application operations engineer - tech CSC - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 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: Location: East Birmingham - Close to Birmingham International Airport / National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Boat builder, Fleet Services

Closing date: 11:55pm, 3 November 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: 22071
Location: Wapping Marine Workshop

Chief Business Services Officer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 2 November 2026
Salary: The role will attract a salary in the region of £200k per annum, with the final salary determined by the successful candidate’s job-related skills, knowledge and experience.  
Recruitment code: N/A
Location: The role will be based at New Scotland Yard, but you will be expected to work flexibly at multiple locations across the MPS estate as required at least 3 days per week (60% of working time).
Contract: Permanent 

Civilian drug expert witness - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 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: 22876
Location: Vauxhall

Civilian investigator - special enquiry team (SET) - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 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: 22875
Location: Putney

Communications officer (first contact/despatch)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 25 October 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

Counter Terrorism NTFIU crypto manager - CTP London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 October 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: 22714
Location: West Brompton

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 crime prevention officer – cyber and economic crime - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 6 November 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: 23038
Location: Vauxhall

Deputy director strategic planning and risk

Closing date: 11:55pm, 15 November 2026
Salary: The role will attract a basic salary in excess of £100,000 per annum.
Location: This role will be based at New Scotland Yard but you will be required to work flexibly at multiple locations across the MPS estate as required.
Contract: Permanent

Designated detention officer (DDO)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 6 November 2026
Salary: Circa £42,871. Your salary package will comprise of a starting base salary of £33,219, 20% shift allowance, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. (Please note: During training, shift allowance will be 12.5%)
Recruitment Code: 23151
Location: Across London

Designing out crime officer (DOCO) - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 3 November 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: 22858
Location: Bow, Bromley, Twickenham

Digital forensic hub manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 10 November 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: 23017
Location: Forest Gate, Ilford, Stoke Newington

Digital intelligence and investigation officer - modern slavery - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 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: 22883
Location: Stratford, Vauxhall

Financial intelligence officer - payback unit

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 December 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: 22076
Location: London
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Governance manager – humint – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 5 November 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: 22820
Location: West Brompton
Contract - Permanent

Internal campaigns and brand manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 13 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £28,579, which includes allowances totalling £1,754.
The salary is broken down as £26,825 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale. Plus, a location allowance of £1,171 and a non-pensionable allowance of £583.
Location: Westminster
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months
Recruitment code: 23060
Work pattern: 21 hours a week (3 days a week). You may be required to work some weekend shifts and out of hours with appropriate notice.

Learning content development manager

National Police Chiefs' Council - committee support officer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 8 November 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: 50 Broadway, London, with flexibility to work remotely. The role requires office attendance 2-3 days per week, dependent on business needs.
Recruitment Code: 23059
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

Performance analyst - performance & insight

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 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: 22859
Location: Westminster

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

Policy and strategy lead - band b - strategy, performance and planning - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 October 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: 22857
Location: West Brompton

Product lead – HR

Closing date: 11:55pm, 28 October 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: 22768
Location: Kilburn

Property director

Closing date: 11:55pm, 8 November 2026
Salary: The role will attract a salary in excess of £150,000.
For exceptional candidates, a non-consolidated, non-pensionable sector allowance may be available.
All remuneration packages are subject to Remuneration Committee approval. Location allowances and service-related payments do not apply at BB level and, where applicable, would be consolidated into starting salary.
Recruitment code: N/A
Location: The role will be based at New Scotland Yard, and you will be expected to work flexibly at multiple locations across the MPS estate as required at least 3 days per week (60% of working time). 
Contract: Permanent

Senior training officer - technology - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 28 October 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: 21681
Location: West Brompton. Hybrid working opportunities available.

Specialist search engineer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 23 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: 22745
Location: Lambeth, Southwark

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.

Vehicle technician - Ponton Road workshop

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 October 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: 22672
Location: Ponton Road Workshop