Metropolitan Police Careers

As a police officer with the MPS, you will operate on the front line, supporting victims and witnesses, providing reassurance and instilling confidence.

We are currently not accepting applications for the role of police constable from external applicants. Please view our FAQ page Question: "Are you recruiting for new constables?" for more details.

You may wish to gain valuable police officer experience and skills in the voluntary role of special constable.

Find out more about being a special constable

If you're interested in finding out more about being a police officer anyway, please use the links below.

• Overview
  Metropolitan police officers occupy a key position in the communities of 21st Century London, ensuring safety, security and prosperity.
• Pay & benefits
  Police work represents a uniquely rewarding career, offering excellent salaries and fulfilling experiences - even during training.
• Lifestyle
  At times routine and exciting, stressful and fun, the one thing that life as a police officer is not is predictable.
• Training
  Our unique training facility in Hendon is the envy of police forces the world over. Discover how it prepares you for the real thing.
• Who we're looking for
  To become a police officer you need to meet our basic eligibility requirements and display a number of personal qualities.
• Selection process
  Do you have the talent, motivation and commitment to meet the standard set by our selection procedure?
• High Potential Development Scheme
  Providing all officers up to and including the rank of Chief Inspector with structured career development.

Other MPS roles you might like to consider

• Special constable
• Police staff roles
• Met volunteer (non-uniformed)