Police Sergeant AFO Easington - Transferee - 2025

Civil Nuclear Constabulary; Easington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national police service for the nuclear industry is seeking skilled Police Officers to join their armed response teams. The role includes protecting nuclear sites and assisting local police forces. Applicants must be qualified police sergeants and firearms officers with a valid driving licence. The role offers comprehensive training and generous leave and pension benefits, among other perks.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free parking at all sites

Free gym access at some locations

Enhanced parental leave policies

Cycle to Work scheme

National Blue Light Card scheme

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a substantive Police Sergeant.
• Must have a full manual driving licence.
• Qualified Authorised Firearms Officer trained with their current force.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 armed response and protect nuclear sites.
• Work with local Police Forces and may respond to terrorist threats.
• Undergo a world-class training programme upon joining.

Skills

Full manual driving licence

Substantive Police Sergeant

Qualified Authorised Firearms Officer

Job description

Overview

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally as the United Kingdom’s leading organisation for the provision of protective policing for the civil nuclear industry and other critical national infrastructure. We recruit skilled and committed professionals to our team to protect the nation’s security.

Being a CNC Police Officer is about more than traditional policing. You’ll join a highly trained, professional team providing 24/7 armed response, patrolling and protecting nuclear sites, facilities and materials, and patrolling local communities. You will work with local Home Office Police Forces and may be deployed as part of the Strategic Armed Policing Reserve and Operation Temperer in response to terrorist attacks.

Training and Recruitment

Upon joining the CNC you’ll be enrolled onto our world-class training and will undertake a condensed 4-week training programme. Our recruitment team will discuss local course preferences and will note this in your application to align with delivery.

Core Values and Professional Standards

As police officers, the public expect the highest standards, values and professional qualities at all times. The CNC values and Code of Ethics apply to all police officers and set out the principles and standards of behaviour expected. You are responsible for displaying and delivering these to the highest standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A full manual driving licence
• Be a substantive Police Sergeant
• A qualified Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO) / Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) trained with their current force

Transfers and Benefits

Transferees who join the CNC will, in the majority of cases, have the salary and annual leave entitlements they had at their last force honoured, meaning you can start with us on exactly the same pay and entitlements.

Our standard entitlements for officers include 25 days (200 hours) per year annual leave, plus bank holidays; increasing to 26 days after 6 years’ service, 27 days after 7 years’, 28 days after 8 years’, 29 days after 9 years’, and up to 30 days after ten years’ service.

Other Benefits

• Generous pension scheme, with 8.2% personal contribution and 20.7% employer contribution
• Free parking at all sites
• Free gym at some sites
• Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies, including paid parental and adoption leave, and shared parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunity to join the national Blue Light Card scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. We value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic selves openly and safely to work. Through our affinity networks, ED&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our ED&I commitments, ensuring the CNC is an employer of choice where everyone feels included.

Vetting and Questions

Please review the video links below which provide an overview of the vetting process you will undergo if successful in your application:

• Vetting: An Overview - https://youtu.be/lRit8RA7Zpo
• Vetting and Finances - https://youtu.be/JmZP7r-9MEE
• Vetting and Life Experiences - https://youtu.be/jVPHvgpB8nc
• Vetting and Internet Use - https://youtu.be/hvXPicGQmYg

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