Why join us - Metropolitan Police Careers

Why join us

Why join us

change will nurture communities

WILL NURTURE

COMMUNITIES

CHANGE NEEDS YOU

At the Met, we’ve promised to change. And with your skills, we will.
In return we will train you, offer you real career paths, and support you as you do work that really matters.

OLD MAN SITING AND SMILING

Do a job that uses all your skills, not just your qualifications

Can you defuse a tense situation, comfort a victim of crime or spot a suspect in a crowd? All in the same day? There are few other roles that test you like police work.

people celebrating at the London Gay Pride parade in the city centre.

Be part of the fabric of London life – there when and where it matters 

We’re there for most of the major events in the capital, from Wimbledon to the Notting Hill Carnival. Our officers patrol every street, from Buckingham Palace to Balham.

Grow in a career that’s unlike any other

Grow in a career that’s unlike any other

Working in the Metropolitan Police isn’t easy. But this is a career with meaning, where you can make a real difference to people every day. You’ll find opportunities to grow, learn and develop at every stage.

  • Specials Constable

    Police Constable

    “My drive is to protect and serve Londoners”

    Akeem Griffiths
  • Specials Constable

    Police Constable

    “Knowing that when you finish for the day, you have made a difference to someone’s life and have ensured they are safe and out of harm’s way.”

    Leigha Ravalia
Our careers are open to members of every community

Our careers are open to members of every community. Take your place with us and be part of the change.