Description
We are seeking experienced Armed Response Vehicle Officers to join our Firearms Operations Unit as Firearms Officer Transferees. As a Firearms Officer, you will be part of a dynamic and rewarding team, serving in one of Europe's most diverse and challenging policing environments.
About the Role
The Firearms Officer Transferee role offers the opportunity to use and develop your specialist firearms training. You will be joining a team based near Birmingham City Centre, working a 24/7 shift pattern. Our Firearms Operations Unit is structured with Armed Response Vehicle Teams, Tactical Firearms Team, and a nationally accredited training department.
Responsibilities
- Undertake a large volume of both spontaneous and pre-planned armed deployments each year
- Support force tactical priorities, including the targeting of Serious Organised Criminality and volume crime
- Opportunities for developmental and career progression within the department, including roles such as Firearms Tactical Advisor, Operational Firearms Commander, National Firearms Instructor, and Close Protection Officer
Requirements
- Be a serving or former Armed Response Vehicle Officer, Specialist Firearms Officer, or Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer with a Home Office Force
- Be trained to the National ARV Role Profile Standard in-line with the current National Police Firearms Training Curriculum
- Pass the 15-metre JRFT to bleep level 9.4 to 10.5
- Provide a fully auditable training record
- Pass necessary vetting and medical health and assessment screening
- No outstanding discipline or integrity issues
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £31,164 - £50,256 per annum
- Opportunity for career progression and development
- Dynamic and rewarding work environment
Recruitment Process
- Career discussion with Firearms Inspector via Microsoft Teams
- Firearms medical health and assessment screening
- Fitness test
- Qualification shoot (specific dates provided)
- Vetting and pre-employment checks
- Start date: 01/02/2027
- WMP conversion course commencing on 08/02/2027