Job Description

JOU Firearms Instructor (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary) - HC-621011

====================================================================================


Department
JOU
Location
Sulhamstead
Rank/Grade
Hampshire Pay Grade
Salary
SO1 - 35,526.00 - 37,692.00 per annum
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert

Job Details

---------------

Job Title

: JOU Firearms Instructor

Location

: Sulhamstead Training Centre, TVP- (There may be times that training will need to be delivered at any of our training locations across the JOU.)

Salary

: SO1 - 35,526.00 - 37,692.00 per annum

Contract

: Permanent

Hours

: 37 hours per week

Closing Date

: Monday 10th November 2025 at 23:59 hours

Link to apply:

Career Opportunities: JOU Firearms Instructor - HC-621011 (621011)

About The Role

------------------

To develop and deliver all aspects of firearms training to Authorised

-------------------------------------------------------------------------


Firearms Officers (AFO) across Tactical Firearms and can also include

delivery to other Police departments, including non-AFO

Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:

1 To assist with the delivery of firearms training to all AFO's across the

JOU as well as officers from other forces and agencies ensuring the

learning objectives are achieved as required by College of Policing (CoP)

firearms training licence requirements.



2 To assist with the design and delivery of AFO training programmes to

meet identified needs within the workforce.



3 To design and produce clear, concise and well presented training

support material, for use, before, during and after training.



4 To offer appropriate guidance to students, in order to facilitate their

personal development, understanding, and help them adopt suitable

responses to work related performance issues.



5 To liaise and consult with other training departments within armed

policing, wider operational units/departments, other forces and partner

agencies in order to identify, analyse and discuss a variety of training

solutions for the organisation.



6 To carry out compliance duties; undertake continuous

assessment/validation/evaluation of the training packages, ensuring that it

is appropriate to the needs of individuals, the organisation and is of a

consistently high standard as well as meeting all health and safety

requirements



For more information on about the role click here

Essential Qualifications

----------------------------


Educated to

QCF Level 3

OR work experience deemed to have

brought the postholder to a comparable level plus:-



Qualified and competent as an Authorised Firearms Officer and

National Firearms Instructor within the last 2 years. Having

completed 12 months of CPD/MRT and subject to a successful

review of their Firearms Training record by the CFI/DCFI.

First Aid at Work qualification (or equivalent) D13 advanced or

be willing to obtain it.



To hold a national firearms instructors certificate.

Full UK Driving Licence

Essential Experience

------------------------


You must have been a serving police officer from a Home

Office Force.



To have a significant experience in the police use of

firearms and operations

Competencies and Personal Qualities

---------------------------------------


We are Emotionally Aware - Level 2



We Take Ownership - Level 2



We Deliver, Support and Inspire - level 2



We are Innovative and Open Minded - level 2



Transparency



Candidate guidance for completing an application form

Contact details for an informal discussion

----------------------------------------------


Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611


Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.


Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.


Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.


The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk


The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.



At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart

. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You

. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing You

. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting.

All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.