Constable - Firearms Trainer

Role type- Police Officer (Internal Recruitment)- Contract Type- Permanent- Department- N/A- Location- Leek Wootton- Rank- Constable- Is this a Politically Restricted role?- No- Grade/scale- OFFSCALE- Grade/scale- PC- Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
- Hours per week- 40- Closing date
- 21/07/2023, 12:00
- Job description**Constable - Firearms Trainer**

**Location **Leek Wootton**

**Permanent Contract**

**Full Time**

**The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 21st July 2023.**

**Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.**

The main purpose of the role is to plan, prepare and deliver Firearms training and provide Firearms tactical advice to Commanders.

**Warwickshire Police are currently seeking experienced Firearms Officers and Firearms Instructors. This is an exciting time for armed policing in Warwickshire as we grow our establishment for the future.**

**In accordance with the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum, you will train and teach those involved in the operational deployment of armed policing. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Forces’ training calendar and can develop your skills in areas such as OFC command and Close Protection. Full time Instructors also provide Tactical Advice and support covering an on-call rota.**

**There is a collaborative approach to the operational and training aspects of being a Firearms Officer in Warwickshire and you will be expected to maintain your operational competency and support the ARV when required.**

**Based in central England we have excellent links with regional partners and work collaboratively with other Forces to provide excellent standards of Firearms Training.**

For an informal discussion please contact CFI Dan Hicks Tel 01926 41(5145)

or DCFCI Mike Sheldon Tel 01926 41(5275).

**Main Responsibilities**:
Plan, prepare and deliver relevant Firearms Training to all Armed Response Vehicle Officers and Specialist Firearms Training (where applicable).

Plan, prepare and deliver relevant Firearms Training to personnel from other Forces and appropriate organisations on National Training Courses.

Plan, prepare and deliver relevant Firearms awareness training as appropriate to Police Officers and Staff.

Provide a response to Firearms incidents by providing additional ARV or Tactical Firearms cover/resilience as dictated by demand.

Provide Firearms tactical advice for spontaneous and pre-planned Firearms incidents.

To support the learning of others using the most effective and appropriate techniques.

To validate and update training material as appropriate.

To prepare reports, and assessments on delegates students as required

To maintain knowledge / accreditation and skills with regard to national, regional and local developments in computer & communication systems.

To identify and manage risks in the training environment through approved assessment processes.

To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

**Knowledge**:
Demonstrate knowledge of current Firearms Policy and Cop & APP guidance around the police use of Firearms

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of NPFTC

**Experience**:
Provide evidence of a broad experience of roles performed in a variety of armed deployments.

**Key Skills**:
Hold a current National Firearms Instructor accreditation

Have been employed as a Firearms Instructor within the last 3yrs

Hold a current Firearms authorisation, to minimum ARV role profile

Possess PTTLS level 3 or equivalent Teaching Qualification

Ideally be A1 assessor or equivalent

Advanced driver

Proven experience of delivering briefings / presentations to groups

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Achieve national fitness standard for ARV role profile ( ARV 9.4 )

**Special Conditions**

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

**Standard Questions**

Referring to the Person specification on the Job Profile attached - Please provide evidence of the KNOWLEDGE section that is required for this position.

Please refer to the EXPERIENCE section of the Job Profile and evidence the required skills for the role.

Please evidence the KEY SKILLS needed as requested on the Job Profile

**Job Profile or Other Relevant Document**
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