Location
Bromsgrove, Hereford, Malinsgate
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Job Advert
Are you interested in a new challenge?
We are looking for Home Office Authorised Firearms Officers to join our Operational Policing Unit (OPU) within West Mercia Police.
Please note that applications from those currently serving within non home office forces e.g. BTP, MOD, CNC, will not be accepted.
We are centrally located within the West Midlands Region and have several vacancies at the OPU bases at Malinsgate in Telford, Bromsgrove in Worcestershire, and Hereford in Herefordshire.
What will you do?
Contribute to road safety by traffic enforcement and collision investigation
Respond to emergency response calls and support local policing
Provide 24/7-Armed Response cover
Firearms officers require the ability to process significant amounts of information dynamically and then take reasoned and defensible action under pressure. The firearm is but another tool in the armoury in protecting the public, but the most important element is the mind. Taking all possible eventualities into consideration, assessing the information available, measuring the risks and determining the best course of action.
What will you get back?
The role of an Authorised Firearm Officer at West Mercia Police is like no other. The role is varied, and your day will be ever changing.
This is a very exciting time to join West Mercia Police, with an unrivalled opportunity to develop your career and help shape our service to be fit for the future.
Recruitment and retention of Authorised Firearms Officers is a policing priority for West Mercia Police and in return, while our Health and Wellbeing Plan is designed to fully support our Authorised Firearms Officers and help them to maintain their work-life balance.
Why West Mercia?
This is an exciting time to join West Mercia Police as we continue to reshape our future. We are the fourth largest geographic police area in England and Wales with excellent transport links and easy access to Birmingham and London, there is no shortage of leisure amenities and attractions. From picturesque cathedral cities such as Worcester, to market towns including Shrewsbury, Evesham, and Ross-on-Wye, to modern shopping in Telford, all surrounded by magnificent countryside such as the Malvern Hills and the famed Cotswolds, there is something for everyone. Property prices can be very competitive, too!
What will we need from you?
Successful candidates will need to:
Be current in all NPFTC modules contained within the ARV role profile
Be able to achieve Level 9.4 Job Related Fitness Test (JRFT)
Be medically fit and able to pass a medical
Be serving in a recognised Home Office Force
Display full competence against the Competency Values Framework (CVF) for the rank of Constable.
Provide a training record endorsed by their current CFI
Prior to applying, please ensure you have read and understood West Mercia's posting principles.
Support with your application
West Mercia Police is committed to building a workforce that represents a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and experiences at all levels, and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups and communities.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1, then 4) or
[email protected]
Informal Discussions:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Firearms Training Unit
Chief Firearms Instructor Insp Tom Rance -
[email protected]
Deputy Chief Firearms Instructor Sgt Stuart Watts -
[email protected]
North OPU Base (Malinsgate, Telford)
Insp Col Robinson -
[email protected]
South OPU Base (Worcestershire & Herefordshire)
Insp Darren Godsall -
[email protected]
How to apply?
