National Firearms Instructor

**Number of Posts**

3

**Advertised**

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

**Branch/Division**

Specialist Operations Branch

**SOB Sub-Branch/Division**

Other

**Location**

Clayton Brook

**Grade**

Grade G

**Rank**

Not applicable

**Leadership Level**

Peer Leader

**Contract Type**

Permanent

**Hours**

36.25 hpw

**Hours**

Full time

**Advertised Salary**

£33,915 to £35,982

**Shift Allowances/Enhancements/ Additional Info**

Medical Required
Enhanced Vetting Required

**Advert**

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.

Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

As part of the Specialist Operations Branch, the Firearms Training Unit is responsible for the delivery of firearms training to the Forces’ armed role profiles including, Armed Response vehicle Officers, Close Protection and Tactical Rifle Officers and, as part of the CT network, Counter Terrorist Firearms Officers in line with National and Regional Policy & Procedure.

Some of the main duties and responsibilities are but are not limited to:

- Preparation of training packages in line with National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) and relevant Firearms Training Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Delivery of firearms and associated training in line with authorised packages.
- Attending national and regional conferences / working groups as directed by Chief Firearms Instructor / Firearms Training Manager (CFI/FTM).
- Maintaining a thorough knowledge of the NPFTC, relevant legislation and SOPs through regular access to The Knowledge Hub and GMP Firearms Policy and Compliance Unit (FPCU) Intranet page.
- Conduct Audit / Stock checks of FTU resources as directed by CFI and Deputy Chief Firearms Instructor (DCFI).

The role although busy will be rewarding for the right applicant.

This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore attract an enhanced level of vetting.

**Benefits**:
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**Closing Date**

10 Nov 2024

**Recruitment Team Contact**

**Other Information**

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Policing values are enshrined in the Ethical Policing Principles (a copy of which is attached).

To be eligible for appointment as a member of police staff, you must be a British citizen or a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Commonwealth citizens and foreign nationals are also eligible but only if they are resident in the UK free of restrictions.

Retiring Police Officers should be aware that there may be tax implications if they are returning to work for GMP within 6 months of retiring. (Please see further information sheet attached).

**Minimum Age for Applications**

16