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Following successful completion of your training programme, there are a huge number of career paths and opportunities open to you. You can also apply for promotion to join a specialist team.
As the largest police service in the UK, the Met has a wide variety of specialist units and career progression opportunities available. Wherever you choose to take your career as a police officer, you’ll see a new side to London, learn new skills and discover new strengths within yourself.
Below are just some of the many roles or units you could choose to explore as your career progresses. For insight into life as an officer, or to find your local recruitment event, contact the Outreach Team.
The qualities, skills and eligibility criteria we look for.
Read about pay, pension, flexible working, healthcare and more.
Read what serving officers say about working in the Met
Read about the two entry routes we offer to become a PC.
Find out how the recruitment and application process works.
Make your application to join the Met as a PC.