PC- Accredited National Firearms Instructor; Transferee

Role type Transferee Campaign

Permanent

Contract type Full Time

Department Blackrock Specialist Training Centre

Location Portishead , Blackrock Training Centre- BS20 8JY

Rank Constable

Grade/scale PC

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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Competency and value framework (CVF) level? 1

05/02/2028, 12:00

It is a requirement for Officers to reside within the Avon and Somerset Force area. If you are relocating from outside of the force area, you may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8000.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Police Constable National Firearms Instructor to join the team at the Black Rock Specialist Training Centre through the transferee route.

Please note that you must be an National Firearms Instructor in order to apply.

Black Rock Specialist Training Centres (BRSTC) is nationally recognised as one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking Police Firearms Training Centres. We take pride in delivering first class firearms training, to Collaborative Local Forces as well as National and International partners, ensuring Authorised Firearms Officers are trained to the highest standards to meet evolving threats, protecting the communities they serve.

As an instructor you will, plan, prepare and deliver firearms training across a broad range of specialisms, in line with the standards set by the College of Policing, National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) and Armed Policing APP. You will have a sound knowledge of Police firearms tactics through operational experience, enabling you to draw on this experience, when delivering training to new Initial Firearms Course students, through to experienced Authorised Firearms Officers.

The successful candidate will be expected to work a 10hr shift schedule Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, maintaining Occupational Role Profile as attached and completing Occupational Health Screening and fitness test level 9.4.

You will be expected to obtain an IOSH qualification within the first 24 months.

• To research, design and delivery of training events and courses in accordance with the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC).
• Maintain firearms electronic training records, including the issue and suspension/withdrawal of firearms authorisation permits.
• To carry out internal and external risk assessments and act in compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• To take responsibilities for the development and assessment of Authorised Firearms Officers (AFO) making written and oral recommendations regarding continued suitability to perform their role.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of all operational and training equipment including vehicles and the daily maintenance of all ranges and associated equipment.

• Must be an experienced National Firearms Instructor
• Have no live written improvement notices issued under the Police (Performance) Regulations 2012 or reduction in rank under those procedures in the previous 18 months
• Have no live written warning, final written warning or extended final written warning issued under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012; (note – a finding of misconduct but where no se parate penalty is applied (Regulation 35(1)(b)), does not debar an officer from proceeding)
• Have no improvement notice/action plan in place, in accordance with the Police Officer Performance and Attendance procedures.

Our expectation is that officers reside within the Avon and Somerset force boundaries at the time of appointment. If you reside outside of the force area and wish to apply, this would be subject to a special…