11 Oct
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester
Job description
Leadership LevelPeer Leader Shift Allowances / Enhancements / Additional InfoMedical Required
Enhanced Vetting RequiredAdvert Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.
Recently awarded the most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL)
inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
As part of the Specialist Operations Branch, the Firearms Training Unit is responsible for the delivery of firearms training to the Forces’ armed role profiles including, Armed Response vehicle Officers, Close Protection and Tactical Rifle Officers and, as part of the CT network, Counter Terrorist Firearms Officers in line with National and Regional Policy & Procedure.
The Firearms Training Unit is responsible for ensuring that Firearms officers are trained in line with the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum and the successful candidate's main responsibility will be to provide firearms training and associated activities as directed by the Chief Firearms Instructor.
Some of the main duties and responsibilities are but are not limited to :
- Preparation of training packages in line with National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) and relevant Firearms Training Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Delivery of firearms and associated training in line with authorised packages.
- Attending national and regional conferences / working groups as directed by Chief Firearms Instructor / Firearms Training Manager (CFI / FTM).
- Maintaining a thorough knowledge of the NPFTC, relevant legislation and SOPs through regular access to The Knowledge Hub and GMP Firearms Policy and Compliance Unit (FPCU) Intranet page.
- Conduct Audit / Stock checks of FTU resources as directed by CFI and Deputy Chief Firearms Instructor (DCFI).
The role although busy will be rewarding for the right applicant.
This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore attract an enhanced level of vetting.
Please note for applications which carry enhanced vetting you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details regarding the skills required to do this role. The Job Description has been signposted to indicate at which stage of the process each criteria will be tested.
All candidates must meet the essential criteria.
Greater Manchester Police is committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and would welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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▶️ National Firearms Instructor
🖊️ Greater Manchester Police
📍 Manchester