Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London s communities and make London a safer city for all. ----- With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London s Met, you ll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You ll learn new things every day whether you re out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you ll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn t find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you ll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime.