Seven Forces Chief Firearms Instructor
Police Staff
Seven Force Strategic Collaboration Programme
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Other
Eastern Region Armed Policing (7 Forces)
Permanent
Cambs MB2, Herts A6, Beds PO5, Essex PO4, Kent Grade G, Norfolk/Suffolk Band I
Full Time
No
7 Forces Chief Firearms Instructor (CFI)
Eastern Region Armed Policing (7 Forces) is currently seeking to identify an individual suitable to hold the post of 7 Forces Chief Firearms Instructor.
Grade: Inspector or police staff: Bedfordshire PO5, Cambridgeshire MB2, Hertfordshire A6, Norfolk/Suffolk Band I, Essex PO4 and Kent Grade G
Location: Local force (required to travel across the seven forces)
Duration: Permanent
Overview of role: The 7 Force Chief Firearms Instructor will organise, supervise and implement the firearms training plan to meet the needs of the 7 Forces of the Eastern Region in line with the College of Policing licensing standards and Armed Policing Approved Professional Practice (APP) and National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC).
The successful applicant will remain employed by their home force, although whilst in post will be seconded to work under the direction and control of the 7 Force Armed Policing Governance Structure. Day to day management will be undertaken by the 7 Force Training Delivery Manager and the function overseen by the 7 Force Specialist Operational Policing Superintendent working on behalf of the ACC Eastern Region Armed Policing Lead.
The post holder will set the 7 Force Armed Policing training standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensure that all training meets the needs and requirement of the Strategic Threat and Risk Assessments of each force or collaborative group (or 7 Force Eastern Region Firearms STRA), ensure that all Firearms Instructors are trained and accredited to National Standards, and that relevant continuous personal development in respect of all staff within the training team in appropriate and includes formal assessments of delivery standards.
Experience: This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who has prior experience and proven success in the role of Chief Firearms Instructor or Deputy Chief Firearms Instructor or similar function. You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience and successful delivery of a broad range of subjects within the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum.
The nature of the role will require the successful candidate to show experience of carrying out Training Needs Analysis, training design, evaluation and delivery and experience and delivery of a College of Policing licensing process.
The Post Holder must be (or in the previous 6 months have been) an accredited Chief Firearms Instructor, an accredited National Firearms Instructor and be in a position to hold Security Clearance to SC. Experience working within a collaborative environment would be extremely beneficial. Experience in staff supervision, and the capacity to contribute to building a team focused on high quality customer service and achieving departmental and/or strategic objectives is essential.
For more information on this opportunity or to have an informal discussion about the role please contact T/Superintendent Matthew Carney on 07703 123892.
Applications should be made on the attached form. You should outline your skills and experience against the necessary role requirements and specifically provide evidence on the following behaviours from the Competency and Values Framework:
• Collaborative
• Deliver, Support and Inspire
• Innovative and Open-minded
Evidence provided should be no more than 1500 words in total.
Inspectors must have confirmation that they are supported to take up this Regional post by their local senior leadership team.
Travel: Whilst the role will be based at the local force location, you will be required as part of the role to regularly travel to other establishments across the seven forces. Applicants should be willing (if required) to become essential mileage users.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 31 August 2018.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to Christine.nicholls@essex.pnn.police.uk
Eastern Region Armed Policing (7 Forces) is currently seeking to identify an individual suitable to hold the post of 7 Forces Chief Firearms Instructor.
Grade: Inspector or police staff: Bedfordshire PO5, Cambridgeshire MB2, Hertfordshire A6, Norfolk/Suffolk Band I, Essex PO4 and Kent Grade G
Location: Local force (required to travel across the seven forces)
Duration: Permanent
Overview of role: The 7 Force Chief Firearms Instructor will organise, supervise and implement the firearms training plan to meet the needs of the 7 Forces of the Eastern Region in line with the College of Policing licensing standards and Armed Policing Approved Professional Practice (APP) and National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC).
The successful applicant will remain employed by their home force, although whilst in post will be seconded to work under the direction and control of the 7 Force Armed Policing Governance Structure. Day to day management will be undertaken by the 7 Force Training Delivery Manager and the function overseen by the 7 Force Specialist Operational Policing Superintendent working on behalf of the ACC Eastern Region Armed Policing Lead.
The post holder will set the 7 Force Armed Policing training standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensure that all training meets the needs and requirement of the Strategic Threat and Risk Assessments of each force or collaborative group (or 7 Force Eastern Region Firearms STRA), ensure that all Firearms Instructors are trained and accredited to National Standards, and that relevant continuous personal development in respect of all staff within the training team in appropriate and includes formal assessments of delivery standards.
Experience: This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who has prior experience and proven success in the role of Chief Firearms Instructor or Deputy Chief Firearms Instructor or similar function. You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience and successful delivery of a broad range of subjects within the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum.
The nature of the role will require the successful candidate to show experience of carrying out Training Needs Analysis, training design, evaluation and delivery and experience and delivery of a College of Policing licensing process.
The Post Holder must be (or in the previous 6 months have been) an accredited Chief Firearms Instructor, an accredited National Firearms Instructor and be in a position to hold Security Clearance to SC. Experience working within a collaborative environment would be extremely beneficial. Experience in staff supervision, and the capacity to contribute to building a team focused on high quality customer service and achieving departmental and/or strategic objectives is essential.
For more information on this opportunity or to have an informal discussion about the role please contact T/Superintendent Matthew Carney on 07703 123892.
Applications should be made on the attached form. You should outline your skills and experience against the necessary role requirements and specifically provide evidence on the following behaviours from the Competency and Values Framework:
• Collaborative
• Deliver, Support and Inspire
• Innovative and Open-minded
Evidence provided should be no more than 1500 words in total.
Inspectors must have confirmation that they are supported to take up this Regional post by their local senior leadership team.
Travel: Whilst the role will be based at the local force location, you will be required as part of the role to regularly travel to other establishments across the seven forces. Applicants should be willing (if required) to become essential mileage users.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 31 August 2018.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to Christine.nicholls@essex.pnn.police.uk
31 August 2018
This opportunity is closed to applications.
