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Not yet but I’m desperately trying to!
Hey mate what force do you work for and how many years ? Trying to get into train driving?
EM2
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Two of my colleagues are ex-police, one with a county force and one with BTP.
Halfway Boy
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Several, especially from BTP.
London Underground is filled with ex-BTP.
Two of their Senior Operating Officers are ex-BTP CI’s who came straight across, and there are several CSA’s and Night Tube Drivers who are ex-BTP and Met Police.
I know people from BTP who’ve ended up on the mainline too, either for NWR, TOC’s or FOC’s.
Signallers, drivers, you name it.
London Underground is filled with ex-BTP.
Two of their Senior Operating Officers are ex-BTP CI’s who came straight across, and there are several CSA’s and Night Tube Drivers who are ex-BTP and Met Police.
I know people from BTP who’ve ended up on the mainline too, either for NWR, TOC’s or FOC’s.
Signallers, drivers, you name it.
15 1/2 yrs metropolitan. Was 19 when I started and feel I’ve done my time now. I have done the train driver tests and have an interview for Anglia on Wednesday. I’m not sure if it’s for depot or mainline yet. You should be able to use your background for strong examples on any application.
This gives me some hope!!!
Good luck mate, I hope so I'm trying . PC is draining me out
I think like most have said already, you will find the railways littered with ex old bill. I’m ex met myself, currently two weeks away from completing my rules, the first part of training. You will find your skills, very beneficial, following rigid procedures, safety critical work etc.
If you are thinking about the jump, go for it. I’m only three months in, but I don’t miss the job one bit.
If you are thinking about the jump, go for it. I’m only three months in, but I don’t miss the job one bit.
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Nearly 15yrs in with TVP and waiting for Chiltern to start recruiting.
Are you waiting for a trainee role at Chiltern? they rarely advertise for that position.
cridhe teine
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Yes we both made the move after more than a decade each! Much better this side of the fence. Keep trying and apply for the trainee driver posts, it may be a drop initially but it’s worth it in the long run. If you are willing to relocate you may have more luck. The experience you have should hold you in good stead for the situational judgement and the multi-tasking, there are more of us escapers than you think! All the best, I hope the escape tunnel works as well for you as it did for us.
I retired from the police over a year ago now and managed to get a job as a driver. The place is full of ex emergency staff, including ex old bill. I’m forever bumping into them. The railway is a bit like the police was like 30 years ago in some respects. Driver role is a gem of a job and you’ll have plenty of evidence for interviews etc.
Slightly off topic but it is depressing to read about so may police having left / wanting to leave the police. The party in power is supposed to be the party of law and order.
Depending which TOC you end up in the pay isn’t really an issue after the first few months. After that you get an increment which will put you to nearly as much as a PC (If that’s what you are) earns.
Years of 1% pay rises for public sector workers does well to dent the morale!
8 years with met as a pc now looking to move to Mtr Crossrail as a driver in this recruitment drive. Was supposed to have had my manager interview in jan but due to a mix up never received an email invite for it.
As has been mentioned previously, you will have plenty of evidence from job experiences for the interview. In fact, the interview on my second assessment was the only thing I didn’t revise for and just gave examples of the top of my head.
As has been mentioned previously, you will have plenty of evidence from job experiences for the interview. In fact, the interview on my second assessment was the only thing I didn’t revise for and just gave examples of the top of my head.
Not just that, officers are run ragged due to their low numbers, and the fact we are picking up the slack for all the other public services that have been cut (nhs, mental health etc). The service we now offer to the public, quite frankly is an embarrassment.
Add a ton of bureaucracy to the mix and you have officers despairing.
I'm 10 years in and desperate to leave if you hadn't already guessed, lol
From those of us on the outside looking in that's a very depressing picture - and people wonder why crime is increasing. The Tories should be hanging their heads in shame but no-one seems to care including this pathetic useless so called "opposition".
cridhe teine
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It is worth doing, no PDRs to write, no staff issues to deal with. Highly recommended.
Nice! Which force did you work ? And which TOC?
I work as a depot driver for EMT. The recruitment process and course/assessments are intense (but good!) but the job is great. I wish I had moved sooner to be honest. Totally up to you but my advice would be to go for it
Ps. Worked for merseyside police
Evolution
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It sounds like the railway is becoming a retirement home for police and ex service people. Not a good thing really..
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