Police officers quitting force to become train drivers

📆 10/29/2023 4:33 AM
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A growing number of Police Scotland officers are leaving the force to become train drivers due to low wages, increasing work pressures, and lack of job satisfaction. Rail companies like ScotRail are offering attractive pay and perks, including free and reduced-rate rail travel and a final salary pension scheme. Training at ScotRail can last up to 24 months, with employees earning up to £55,645 after three years, compared to the pay of police constables and sergeants.

They have become disillusioned with life on the beat – citing low wages, increasing work pressures and lack of job satisfaction.

At ScotRail, training can last up to 24 months and during this period employees earn £31,398, rising to £43,645 on completion, then £55,645 after three years.Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.

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