PST/First Aid/Taser Trainer

Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Blue Light Card

Leave entitlement

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Devon and Cornwall Police is recruiting to deliver, develop and evaluate high‑quality PPST, First Aid and Taser training for officers and staff. The post holder will equip learners with the practical skills and decision‑making needed to protect themselves and the public, while aligning with national standards and force policies.

The role offers hybrid working, a 37‑hour week, and a salary of £34,662 rising to £40,383 per year plus excellent benefits, including a government pension.

Qualifications

• Plan, deliver and evaluate PPST, First Aid and Taser training for officers and staff.
• Assess learner performance, maintain training records and provide coaching.
• Design and deliver training packages including classroom sessions and learning exercises.
• Identify training needs of individuals and departments against national standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate PPST, First Aid and Taser training.
• Deliver training packages for on/off the job training across the force.
• Create written materials and use technology for delivery.

Job description

Salary: £34,662 rising to £40,383 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Hybrid Working/Police Headquarters, Exeter OR Plymouth, St Austell

Closing Date: 08/09/2026, Midday

Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

About the role:

To deliver, develop and evaluate high-quality Public and Personal Safety Training (PPST), First Aid and Taser training, ensuring officers and staff maintain the knowledge, skills and confidence required to perform their duties safely, lawfully and effectively. The post holder will equip learners with the practical skills, tactical awareness and decision‑making abilities necessary to protect themselves and the public, while promoting best practice, officer safety and public confidence. Through professional instruction, assessment, coaching and quality assurance, the role supports organisational learning and operational readiness, ensuring compliance with national standards, legislation and force policies, and contributing to a competent, confident and operationally effective workforce.

• Plan, deliver and evaluate PPST, First Aid and Taser training to ensure officers and staff remain operationally competent and accredited. Assess learner performance, maintain training records and provide coaching to support development and confidence. Ensure all training is delivered safely, consistently and in line with national guidance, legislative requirements and force priorities, contributing to officer safety and organisational readiness.
• All training posts are generic in nature and therefore there may be a requirement to deliver training packages as a facilitator/lecturer to meet the demands of the force across other areas on occasion.
• Design and deliver training packages for on and off the job training. To include written materials, classroom sessions and learning exercises, utilising all available technology by adopting innovative and alternative methods of delivery where appropriate.
• Identify individual training needs of students, as well as the occupational and organisational training needs of the Force (training needs analysis). Meet and discuss with line management and senior police and support staff management, the training needs of individuals, departments and divisions. To accurately and fairly assess the skills and abilities of those undergoing training against relevant National Occupational Standards and Authorised Practice.

Interviews will take place middle to latter end of W/C 21st September.

Hiring Line Manager: Benedict Cole - Ops training Sgt

Email: [e-mail]

What you get if you join us:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment supplied, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities available.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).