Firearms Instructor - Police Constable AFO - Scotland - Dounreay - 2024

Civil Nuclear Constabulary; Thurso; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary is seeking a Firearms Instructor for a permanent full-time role at Dounreay, Thurso. This key position involves delivering firearms training, coaching, and developing instructional content. The role offers a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and is ideal for individuals with relevant experience in firearms training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Gym access at some sites

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Full manual driving license required.
• Previous service recognition for leave and salary.
• Recent operational experience in AFO/ARV or AFO/CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support firearms training delivery and assessments.
• Design and facilitate firearms tactics and weapon handling training.
• Conduct classroom instruction and training content preparation.

Skills

Firearms training delivery

Coaching tactical training

Lesson preparation

Job description

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Firearms Instructor - Police Constable AFO - Scotland - Dounreay - 2024, Thurso

Location: Thurso, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4998e03326a1

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

£28,551 - £46,044 (Dependent on previous service) per annum and generous benefits package

FTU Scotland is based in Caithness, near the Dounreay Nuclear Site.

Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our role is to provide protective policing for the civil nuclear industry and critical infrastructure, supporting national security and emergency responses.

This role as a CNC National Firearms Instructor (NFI) involves supporting firearms training delivery, coaching tactical and range training, classroom instruction, designing content, lesson prep, and assessments. You will develop and facilitate firearms tactics and weapon handling training for officers at various levels.

We offer three pathways for prospective NFIs:

• Current and competent National Firearms Instructors from other Police Forces
• NFIs with recent firearms training delivery experience
• Police officers with recent operational AFO/ARV or AFO/CT experience willing to complete NFI training

Caithness offers outdoor activities, scenic beaches, the Northern Lights, surfing, and is part of the NC500 drive. Wages are below UK averages, and house prices are affordable. Both Thurso and Wick have airports with good connections.

Requirements include a full manual driving license.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recognition of previous service for leave and salary
• Family-friendly policies, free parking, gym access at some sites, Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card scheme for discounts

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging authentic self-expression. Our vetting process includes several online informational videos.

For more information or questions, please contact us.