Armed Response Officer — Lead Deployments & Training

Warwickshire Police; Warwick; On-site; GBP 31,164 - 50,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: £31,164 – £50,256 per annum

One‑off transfer payment of £1,000

Annual Target Variable Payment up to £1,500

Job summary

Warwickshire Police is seeking Armed Response Vehicle Officers (ARVO) for its Operational Firearms Unit at Leek Wootton Police Headquarters. Candidates will respond to armed incidents, support various policing functions, and engage in proactive patrols on a flexible 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Qualified candidates must have a substantive Constable role, be current Authorised Firearms Officers, and have the ability to maintain fitness. Strong benefits include a competitive salary and training support for role progression.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Constable with a Home Office or British Transport Police force.
• Able to maintain fitness levels required for the role.
• No disciplinary or integrity issues present.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to armed incidents in Warwickshire.
• Support road policing and proactive patrolling.
• Assist in tactical options during operations.

Skills

Substantive Constable in a police force

Current Authorised Firearms Officer

Fitness Test to level 9‑4

Advanced police driver with TPAC certification

Job description

Warwickshire Police is seeking Armed Response Vehicle Officers (ARVO) for its Operational Firearms Unit at Leek Wootton Police Headquarters. Candidates will respond to armed incidents, support various policing functions, and engage in proactive patrols on a flexible 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Qualified candidates must have a substantive Constable role, be current Authorised Firearms Officers, and have the ability to maintain fitness. Strong benefits include a competitive salary and training support for role progression.