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Police Staff National Firearms Instructor – responsible for delivering firearms training to authorised police officers across the West Midlands region, primarily at the Birmingham firing range and other designated training venues.

• Continuously resident in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Previously worked as a police firearms instructor within the last 3 years.
• Physically fit and capable of passing the police 15‑metre role‑related fitness test to AFO level 7:6.

• Supervise practical exercises and provide constructive feedback to assist students in the learning process.
• Assess students on courses, report difficulties and progress, and maintain discipline and standards in the class.
• Design and structure lessons to meet course objectives.
• Prepare, write and deliver lesson plans to AFOs, incorporating required risk assessments and safety briefs.
• Use computers and associated equipment for the preparation and presentation of training material.
• Assist in the planning, timetabling and development of courses to meet the needs of the force.
• Assist with the evaluation of courses and any subsequent changes to course content.
• Identify training needs within the force with regard to firearms training.
• Maintain a thorough operational knowledge of legislation in respect of police use of firearms.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of police procedures and any relevant legislation in respect of police use of firearms.
• Provide information, advice and assistance, as required, in respect of police use of firearms.
• Review and evaluate weaponry and other firearms equipment.
• Participate in the general upkeep and maintenance of Park Lane Range and other training facilities, ensuring they are clean, safe and comply with Health and Safety requirements.
• In the absence of the Armourer, ensure all weaponry and ammunition stored in WMP facilities are correctly audited and stock levels are maintained.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to all weaponry as required.
• Promote and comply with WMP's policies on health and safety, equality, diversity and data protection.
• Carry out such other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.

• Essential Knowledge & Experience
• Nationally trained Police Firearms Instructor (within last 3 years).
• Authorised Police Firearms Officer (within last 3 years).
• Sound knowledge of the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC).
• PTLLS level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of computers, especially Microsoft Office programmes.
• Capable of passing the NPCC fitness test (bleep test) to level 7.6 and the WMP vetting process.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to produce comprehensive written reports.
• Must be a current, accredited teaching qualification (e.g., A1, TAQA, IOSH/NEBOSH).
• Pre‑training knowledge of JML Chronicle Firearms Training and Armoury systems.
• Basic police driving skills.
• Desirable Knowledge & Experience
• Assessment qualifications (A1 or TAQA).
• Accredited teaching or training qualifications.
• Experience with nerve of firearms systems and weapons.
• Additional safety/health qualifications.

• Hours of Work: 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 15:30.
• Location: Range Complex, Park Lane, B5 6DDV.

• Successful applicants will pass Management Vetting and Counter‑Terrorism Clearance scrutiny, including full background and financial disclosure.
• Applicants will undergo a medical assessment, which may include a drug or hearing test.

Interviews will be conducted on a case‑by‑case basis (TBC).

For further information please contact daniel.delaney@westmidlands.police.uk.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader. Candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview, subject to operational considerations. The force promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and requires all staff to comply with relevant legislation.