Question 1

Is Metropolitan Police Service a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan Police Service has an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5, based on over 1,335 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 25% of employees would recommend working at Metropolitan Police Service to a friend and 18% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Metropolitan Police Service have been left by employees working as Detective Superintendent, PCSO and Special Constable.

Question 2

Does Metropolitan Police Service pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metropolitan Police Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metropolitan Police Service. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Metropolitan Police Service?

Accepted Answer

25% of Metropolitan Police Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Metropolitan Police Service 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Metropolitan Police Service?

Accepted Answer

Police Officer (272), Police Constable (125), Detective Constable (78), Communications Officer (49), Police Detective (46), Detective (36), Police Sergeant (30), Detective Sergeant (26), Trainee Detective Constable (19), Intelligence Analyst (15), Communication Officer (11), Inspector (11), PCSO (11), Special Constable (11), Detective Superintendent (10)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Metropolitan Police Service according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Some great people and very diverse despite what is written about the Met in the press." ((in 62 reviews)); "Good pension and pays well." ((in 56 reviews)); "It was good pay and life skills" ((in 56 reviews)); "You meet some great colleagues and make friends for life however I can honestly say I would only trust 10% of them." ((in 48 reviews)); "Top end salary is good" ((in 39 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Metropolitan Police Service according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and not great for family" ((in 85 reviews)); "Culture and No work life balance" ((in 57 reviews)); "Promotion isn’t based on ability to lead causing a good amount of unprofessional individuals with poor leadership qualities in senior roles." ((in 23 reviews)); "Budget cuts have resulted in the closing down of police buildings and have contributed to low morale." ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor career development and training." ((in 21 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Metropolitan Police Service locations?

Accepted Answer

London, Lambeth, Hendon, Croydon, Sidcup, Lewisham, City of Westminster, Brixton, Holborn, Ealing, Stoke Newington, Harrow, Charing Cross, Southall, Acton, Hackney, Uxbridge, Edgware, Stratford, Londonderry County Borough, Barking, Islington, Belvedere, Bow, Huntingdon, Derby, Rickmansworth, Hertford, Watford, Norwich

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