National Firearms Instructor - Lead Training & Ops

National Crime Agency; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting (UK)

Recruitment and Retention Allowance £3

Job summary

The National Crime Agency is seeking a National Firearms Instructor within the Special Operations Unit. You will design, develop and deliver firearms training that meets national standards and supports operational capability across England and Wales.

Travel nationwide, including periods away from home, is required. Essential qualifications include Police National Firearms Instructor accreditation, surveillance qualifications, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Police National Firearms Instructor accreditation is required.
• Surveillance qualification to College of Policing Q1/Q100 or SFIC Q8/Q800 standards.
• Operational AFO accreditation in College of Policing Basic or Standard MASTS or equivalent.
• Medical qualification: D13 Enhanced Authorised Firearms Officer.
• Full UK or international driving licence for regular nationwide travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver firearms training to Authorised Firearms Officers in line with national standards.
• Lead development, quality assurance and delivery of firearms training disciplines.
• Engage stakeholders to support training objectives and ensure records are maintained.
• Design, develop and review firearms training packages per NPFTC and APP AP.
• Act as subject matter expert and point of contact for designated areas.

Education

Police National Firearms Instructor Accreditation

Surveillance Qualification (Q1/Q100 or SFIC Q8/Q800)

Authorised Firearms Officer accreditation (MASTS or Basic/Standard)

D13 Enhanced AFO medical qualification

Full UK or International Driving Licence

Job description

The National Crime Agency is seeking a National Firearms Instructor within the Special Operations Unit. You will design, develop and deliver firearms training that meets national standards and supports operational capability across England and Wales.

Travel nationwide, including periods away from home, is required. Essential qualifications include Police National Firearms Instructor accreditation, surveillance qualifications, and a valid driving licence.