Taser Trainer

Radioasianfever; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career development support

Blue Light discount

Job summary

Carr Gate Training Centre in Wakefield invites applications for a Taser Instructor within the TTDU. You will deliver initial and refresher Taser courses, assess competence, and help keep officers trained to National and Force standards.

The role focuses on officer safety training, developing learners from diverse backgrounds, and supporting quality assurance. It is a full‑time, weekday position with opportunities for professional development and a strong contribution to public confidence.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Be confident in providing constructive feedback, maintaining records and supporting QA processes.
• Strong organizational skills, operational judgment and commitment to professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver initial and refresher Taser courses.
• Assess competence and ensure Officers remain trained to National and Force standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training programmes.
• Influence Officer safety training and support the deployment of Taser.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Learner development

Feedback and QA

Organizational skills

Training delivery

Job description

Carr Gate Training Centre, Wakefield Full Time £37,020 - £39,276

Job Description

Are you passionate about developing others, maintaining the highest standards of officer safety training and helping to equip officers with the skills and confidence they need to protect the public?

We are seeking a motivated and capable individual to join the Taser Training and Development Unit (TTDU) as a Taser Instructor based at Carr Gate Training Centre, Wakefield.

Job Role:

• Responsible for delivering initial and refresher Taser courses
• Assess competence and ensure Officers remain trained to National and Force standards
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training programmes
• Influence Officer safety training and support the effective and lawful deployment of Taser.

What we are looking for:

• Individuals who possess excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop learners from a wide range of operational backgrounds
• Be confident in providing constructive feedback, maintaining accurate records and supporting quality assurance processes
• Strong organisational skills, operational judgement and commitment to maintaining professional standards
• Experience in delivering training, coaching or mentoring others would be an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation

This specialist role requires applicants who can demonstrate experience of Taser, ideally having previously been a Taser user or having delivered/assisted in CED‑related training.

The role is based at Carr Gate Training Centre and will generally be worked Monday to Friday. However, flexibility may be required to meet operational and training demands.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development whilst contributing directly to officer safety, operational effectiveness and public confidence.

What we offer:

• Generous annual leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Career development and wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light discount

Make a real difference behind the scenes in policing.