Armed Response Officer - Northampton, United Kingdom - Northamptonshire Police

Northamptonshire Police
Northamptonshire Police
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Northampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Role type- Police Officer (Other roles)- Contract duration- Permanent- Contract type- Full Time- Department- Operations Department Armed Response Unit- Location- Northampton, Mereway - NN4 8BH- Grade/scale- Constable - Range- Salary
- £26,682 - £43,03
  • This/These post(s) attract allowances
  • Night Working Allowance
  • Night allowance
  • Unsociable hours as per any 24/7 pattern
  • Hours per week 40
  • Competency and value framework (CVF) level? 1
  • Closing date
  • 23/06/2023, 23:55
  • Job descriptionApplications are invited from Constables interested in becoming part of the Armed Response Vehicles (ARV) Teams.


Our ARV Teams are expected to maintain armed support to the force in respect of general policing and to respond to the demands in respect of counter terrorism.

The ARV teams are responsible for the 24/7 spontaneous armed response to incidents, in addition to supporting the roads policing response to serious and fatal road traffic collisions.

The Force also expects that AFOs will have the tenacity and skills required to support their colleagues across the Force to manage local risk and target those who cause greatest harm to our communities.


It is extremely important to us that our department reflects the diversity found within the Force and communities we serve.

Diversity in armed policing brings different ways of thinking and problem solving which is very beneficial to a firearms team.

Historically armed policing has not often been considered a career choice by people from a minority characteristics including women, neurodiverse and ethnic minorities but we would encourage people with protected characteristics to look into the role, requirements and the support provided for all officers who join the department and consider applying.

If you have any specific questions or concerns we would welcome the opportunity to discuss them with you.

  • Fairness, respect for all and an understanding of the importance of diversity.
  • Highly motivated, professional and exhibit a high level of integrity.
  • Ability to resolve difficult problems in pressurised situations.
  • Have an aptitude for learning, retaining such information and putting that into operational practise.
  • Have a clear understanding of the force values and an ability to practise those values and impart them on others.

Why work for Northamptonshire Police
?


Northamptonshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.


If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Northamptonshire Police is the force for you.


Equality, diversity and inclusion
Northamptonshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.


We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.


Flexible working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.


Recruitment and Selection Policy


Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.


Police Barred and Advisory lists


Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

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