Transferee Constable – Firearms Trainer

Closing date for this process is 12 noon on Friday 3rd July 2026.

This vacancy is open to National Firearms Instructors who currently hold the ARV Officer baseline role profile (as per the NPFTC) in a Home Office force.

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

Warwickshire Police is currently seeking National Firearms Instructors to join its Firearms Training Unit. This is an exciting time for armed policing in Warwickshire as the agency looks to grow its establishment numbers for the future.

Warwickshire National Firearms Instructors currently work 40 hours split across a Monday‑Thursday working week (07:00–17:00). Applicants will need to demonstrate flexibility during periods of high demand such as Initial Firearms Courses.

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, in doing so, will also have opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as Close Protection. In addition to their core role, full‑time Instructors provide firearms tactical advice and support covering the on‑call rosters.

There is a collaborative approach to the operational and training aspects of being a firearms officer in Warwickshire Police and you will be expected to maintain your operational competency and support the ARV, where required.

Based in central England we have excellent links with regional partners and work collaboratively with other forces to deliver excellent standards of firearms training.

• All ARVOs will receive a one‑off payment of £1,000 on successful transfer to Warwickshire Police.
• Warwickshire ARV officers receive a Targeted Variable Payment of £1,500 per annum, with OFCs receiving an additional £750.
• Firearms tactical advisors receive an additional essential user allowance.

• 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 offering additional ARV or tactical firearms cover/resilience as dictated by demand.
• Provide firearms tactical advice for spontaneous and planned firearms incidents.
• Support the learning of others using the most effective and appropriate techniques.
• Validate and update training material as appropriate.
• Prepare reports and assessments on delegate students as required.
• Maintain knowledge, accreditation and skills regarding national, regional and local developments in computer and communication systems.
• Identify and apply appropriate evaluation processes, incorporating feedback into training design.
• Identify and manage risks in the training environment through approved assessment processes.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of current firearms policy, Code of Practice and APP guidance around the police use of firearms.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum.

• Evidence of a broad experience of roles performed in a variety of armed deployments.

• Serving police officer with a Home Office force.
• Operationally competent/current as an ARVO/CBRN officer.
• Qualified as a National Firearms Instructor (NFI) accredited by a recognised College of Policing provider.
• Minimum of Level 3 AET (or equivalent).
• Medically fit for the ARVO role profile (and associated JRFT), as set out by the NPFTC.
• Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.

• Operational firearms commander.
• National protection officer.
• Firearms tactical advisor.
• Tactical phase pursuit trained driver.
• IOSH…