Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan Police Headquarters Location
Victoria Embankment
Westminster
London SW1A 2JL
Metropolitan Police Photos
About Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police Service is famed around the world and has a unique place in the history of policing.
Our headquarters at New Scotland Yard - and its iconic revolving sign - has provided the backdrop to some of the most high profile and complex law enforcement investigations the world has ever seen.
Founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1829, the original establishment of 1,000 officers policed a seven-mile radius from Charing Cross and a population of less than 2 million.
Today, our team of over 47,000 officers, staff and volunteers work 24/7 serving the people of London. Every day we are out on London’s streets, alongside and within our communities, bringing our values of Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Professionalism to life in all we do.
As well as policing London’s 620 square miles and 8.9million population, The Met has national responsibility for a variety of specialist policing units and hosts the UK’s Counter Terrorism Policing HQ.
The Met is one of the largest employers in London and with a broad range of roles, from neighbourhoods to firearms. We’re recruiting people who want to make a difference, to help people and begin a career in a brilliant organisation, performing an exciting and extremely rewarding role.
Today, now more than ever, is the time to join the Met.
www.met.police.uk/careers
A day in the life of a Met Police officerOur headquarters at New Scotland Yard - and its iconic revolving sign - has provided the backdrop to some of the most high profile and complex law enforcement investigations the world has ever seen.
Founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1829, the original establishment of 1,000 officers policed a seven-mile radius from Charing Cross and a population of less than 2 million.
Today, our team of over 47,000 officers, staff and volunteers work 24/7 serving the people of London. Every day we are out on London’s streets, alongside and within our communities, bringing our values of Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Professionalism to life in all we do.
As well as policing London’s 620 square miles and 8.9million population, The Met has national responsibility for a variety of specialist policing units and hosts the UK’s Counter Terrorism Policing HQ.
The Met is one of the largest employers in London and with a broad range of roles, from neighbourhoods to firearms. We’re recruiting people who want to make a difference, to help people and begin a career in a brilliant organisation, performing an exciting and extremely rewarding role.
Today, now more than ever, is the time to join the Met.
www.met.police.uk/careers
“We followed PC Daniel Bukenya, a fresh face on the response team. He talks about his career aspirations and opportunities in the Met.”
Hear from family members of serving officers“We speak to Sergeant Sophie Atkinson on why she decided to become a police officer, her sister’s initial reaction and the proudest moments in her career to date.”
Why become a police constable in the Met?If you like a challenge, want to be part of team, do a job where no two days are the same, but you know you are making a difference to millions of Londoners – join us as PC.
Join our police staff teamWorking for the Met doesn’t have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our police officers is our 14,000-strong team of staff working behind the scenes. From the first person the public speak to when they dial 999 to Forensics experts working to solve crime; from accountants to HR; and communication to our legal teams. There are a huge variety of police staff roles in the Met, all with their own part to play in keeping London safe for everyone.
https://www.met.police.uk/car/careers/met/police-staff-roles/
https://www.met.police.uk/car/careers/met/police-staff-roles/
Number of Employees in Metropolitan Police
10,000+
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