Police Constable Firearms Instructor - Griffin Park (Cumbria)

Civil Nuclear Constabulary; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary offers a full-time position as a National Firearms Instructor (NFI) responsible for delivering essential firearms training across various courses. Candidates should be current or former police/military personnel with instructing experience, providing a unique opportunity to support national security efforts in a respected organization. Comprehensive training and benefits, including paid accommodation and an attractive pension scheme, underscore our commitment to employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

176 to 240 hours annual leave

Generous pension scheme with 20.7% employer contribution

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Free parking and gym facilities

Cycle to Work scheme

Inclusion in the Blue Light Card scheme for discounts

Qualifications

• Current National Firearms Instructor or former police/military with training delivery experience.
• Instructing experience in classrooms and on ranges.
• Experience in handling various firearms and CBRN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver firearms training and assessment to officers.
• Prepare training content and conduct assessments.
• Support tactical training and coaching during courses.

Skills

Coaching

Tactical Training

Firearms Handling

Education

Recognized Teaching Qualifications

Job description

Our role in protecting the UKs national security is unique, and it is our highly trained National Firearms Instructors that are responsible for delivering key firearms training to our officers.

This crucial role as a National Firearms Instructor (NFI) will include supporting all aspects of firearms training delivery; coaching tactical and range training; classroom-based training; designing training content; lesson preparation; and conducting Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO) assessments.

You will support, develop, and facilitate the coaching of firearms tactics and weapon handling to a broad range of officers, from those on Initial Firearms Courses to experienced Firearms Officers completing refresher and specialist courses. The role is full-time on a 10-hour daytime shift pattern, which may include some weekends.

If you would like more information on Civil Nuclear Constabulary and our future plans, please read our Three Year Strategic Plan.

We have multiple vacancies for National Firearms Instructors and offer full training. Eligibility criteria include:

• Current and competent National Firearms Instructors from other Police Forces
• Current or former Police Officers who have been operational AFO/ARV or AFO/CT (preferably within the last 18 months)
• Current or former National Firearms Instructors from other backgrounds (e.g., Military)
• Current or former Military Personnel (preferably within the last 18 months) with experience in delivering training (e.g., skill at arms/CBRN)

Please attach a CV and, if possible, a Police/Military training record to your application, outlining your skills and experience. We will contact you for further discussion.

Desirable qualifications include previous instructing experience in classrooms, conducting exercises and ranges (e.g., skill at arms Instructor, Platoon Weapons, RMQ, SA qualifications), and recognized teaching qualifications.

For more details on Griffin Park, Cumbria, please visit our locations page.

Training will depend on your qualifications and experience, which will be reviewed and discussed if you pass screening. All training includes hotel accommodation, food, transport, and fuel costs if required, and you will be paid from day one.

Police Constable NFIs must maintain their instructor competence through refresher training but are not operationally deployable officers.

More detailed information on training requirements is available on our Firearms Instructor page.

Benefits include:

• Between 176 and 240 hours of annual leave (service dependent), plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme with 20.7% employer contribution
• Recognition of previous police service where applicable
• Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing policies
• Recognition as one of the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2024/2025
• Free parking and gym facilities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card scheme for discounts

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to our values. We embrace the diverse experiences, identities, and abilities of our staff, aiming to create an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

If you have questions, please visit our Firearms Instructor recruitment page or contact the Firearms Training Unit Recruitment Officer, Mark Gadsdon, at [e-mail].