Police Constable Afo Firearms Instructor

The ambition of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary is “to be recognised nationally and internationally as the United Kingdom’s leading organisation for the provision of armed policing protective services”. We play a key role in the Strategic Armed Policing Reserve and have been deployed across the country as part of Operation Temperer in response to terrorist attacks.

Our role in protecting the UKs national security is unique. This crucial role as a CNC National Firearms Instructor (NFI) will include supporting all aspects of firearms training delivery; the coaching of both tactical and range training; classroom-based training; designing training content; lesson preparation and AFO assessments.

You will support, develop and facilitate the coaching of firearms tactics and weapon handling to a broad range of officers. From those on Initial Firearms Courses, to experienced Firearms Officers completing refresher training and specialist courses.

We currently offer 3 x pathways for those interested in joining us as an NFI:

- Current and competent National Firearms Instructor from other Police Forces
- NFIs with experience in the delivery of firearms training within the last 30 months
- Serving Warranted AFO (CT) /ARV

**Location**

Griffin Park Tactical Training Centre is the biggest and most technologically advanced firearms training facility in Europe. Opened in 2020, this new facility provides a multi-faceted training experience that uniquely mirrors the operational environments our AFOs work in on a daily basis. This excellence is matched by our diverse team of NFIs who are trusted to utilise the wide breadth of training options the facility offers to make CNC AFOs the best in class.

Griffin Park is on the doorstep of the beautiful and sprawling Lake District National Park. Granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2019, the Lake District now rightfully sits alongside other wonders such as the Grand Canyon, Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal so when you aren’t on duty you are able to take the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of outdoor pursuits such as Mountain Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, SUP, Open Water Swimming or simply enjoy a wonderful stroll across the fells or down the lesser known but ruggedly beautiful west Cumbrian coastline. Many of these activities are organised by our community of NFIs and support staff who regularly venture into the wilds and enjoy what the Lake District and Cumbria as a county has to offer.

**Application**

As a CNC employee, you’ll also be entitled to our generous benefits package:

- Recognition of previous service for annual leave and salary
- Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution)
- Enhanced family friendly and sickness policies
- Free parking
- Free access to first class gym
- Cycle to work scheme
- Officers and Staff have the opportunity to join the national Blue Light Card scheme which offers discounts on a variety of products and services to those working in the emergency services, NHS and Armed Forces

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