Authorised Firearms Officer Transfer Specialist

5 hours ago


Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Constabulary Full time
About the Role

Derbyshire Constabulary is seeking experienced Authorised Firearms Officers to transfer to our Armed Response Unit.

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing central armed response for the county and niche specialist capability, including Tactical Rifle, Close Protection, and Mobile Armed Support to Surveillance.

The Armed Response Unit is a highly trained and motivated team with access to the most up-to-date equipment and training. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a proven ability to undertake all duties outlined in the National Authorised Firearms Officer role profile.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake all duties outlined in the National Authorised Firearms Officer role profile
  • Produce a training record endorsed by their Chief Firearms Instructor
  • Be substantively in the rank of Constable within a Home Office force
  • Be an occupationally and operationally competent Authorised Firearms Officer trained to a minimum AFO role profile as detailed in the NPFTC
  • Pass the JRFT to level 9-4 on application
  • Be a current police advanced driver or willing to take an advanced driving course
  • Evidence occupational and operational competence at interview
  • Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues with current force
Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process consists of five stages:

  1. Your application – you will need to provide evidence that demonstrates your competency to be an Authorised Firearms Officer
  2. Interview – this will be with two senior officers who will be assessing you against the personal qualities required for an Armed Response Unit Constable, and also your commitment to Derbyshire Constabulary and the challenges that we face as a County
  3. Firearms Assessment
  4. Pre–employment checks – If you are successful at the interview you will be invited in for a medical and fitness test. If you pass both the medical and fitness test we will also carry out vetting checks and contact your current force HR department and line manager for employment references
  5. Final Offer – If all of the above checks are met satisfactorily, we will write to you offering you a position with Derbyshire Constabulary

The application form and job description are both available on our E-Recruitment website which allows you to track the progress of your application.

The closing date may be earlier than stated depending on the number of applications received.



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