| Position | Transferee Constable Firearms Trainer - Full Time |
| Posted | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Expired | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Company | Warwickshire Police |
| Location | Warwickshire | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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The 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 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 are currently seeking National Firearms Instructors to join their Firearms Training Unit. This is an exciting time for armed policing in Warwickshire as we look to grow our establishment numbers for the future.
Warwickshire National Firearms Instructors currently work 40 x hours split across a Mon-Thurs working week (07:00 x 17:00) applicants will need to demonstrate flexibility during periods of high demand e.g. 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 with covering the on-call rotas.
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.
Warwickshire ARV officers currently receive a Targeted Variable Payment (TVP) of 1,500 per annum, with OFCs receiving an additional TVP of 750. Operationally competent firearms tactical advisors receive essential user allowance.
Main Responsibilities:
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 providing additional ARV or Tactical Firearms cover/resilience as dictated by demand.
Provide Firearms tactical advice for spontaneous and pre-planned Firearms incidents.
To support the learning of others using the most effective and appropriate techniques.
To validate and update training material as appropriate.
To prepare reports, and assessments on delegates students as required
To maintain knowledge / accreditation and skills with regard to national, regional and local developments in computer & communication systems.
To identify and apply appropriate evaluation processes, incorporating feedback into training design.
To identify and manage risks in the training environment through approved assessment processes.
To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.
Knowledge:
Demonstrate knowledge of current Firearms Policy and Cop & APP guidance around the police use of Firearms
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of NPFTC
Experience:
Provide evidence of a broad experience of roles performed in a variety of armed deployments.
Eligibility Criteria:
Desirable criteria:
Application Process
The below process is open to both external andinternal candidates that fit the eligibility criteria.
Note: Internal candidates need to ensure their EOI is submitted to the CFI/DCFI (cc Recruitment Department) via email prior to 12 noon on Friday 3rd July 2026.
STAGE 1 Application
Submit a formal expression of interest via the employment portal (for external candidates, a copy of your current/existing training records will be requested prior to progressing to Stage 2)
STAGE 2 Interview Process
If successful at Stage 1, applicants will then be invited to attend an interview dates TBC.
If deemed necessary, a more formal assessment centre may be implemented, which could include an NPFTC National qualification shoot(s) and/or assessed NDM-based tactical scenarios. The requirement to complete an assessment centre will be at the discretion of the CFI and will be based on the analysis of the candidates previous/current training records and their level of experience/existing skill sets.
STAGE 3 Pre employment Checks
STAGE 4 Offer of Employment/Post
For an informal discussion about the role, or to a arrange a visit, please contact:
Insp. Mike Sheldon (CFI)
Tel 01926 74(6707) or
OR
PS Tim Baker (DCFI)
Tel 01926 74(6483) or
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