Syp - Firearms Training Support Officer - Rotherham, United Kingdom - South Yorkshire Police

South Yorkshire Police

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Rotherham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Location 1- Rotherham

Salary 1 £29,874 £33,91
Type of Contract 1
Permanent
Job Advert 1

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Role:Firearms Training Support Officer

Department:
Operational Support Unit - Firearms Training & Development Unit

Location:
Main Street, Rotherham

Salary:
£29,874 - £33,915

Hours: 37 hours per week***
Contract Type:Permanent

Role Purpose:

To research, develop and deliver training packages to Firearms Officers, associated roles
and other police departments. Shared responsibility for the daily management of stock and the safe storage of weapons and munitions held by SYP.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify training needs, define course aims and objectives, in accordance with force, departmental and external requirements.
Monitor and research developments in and amendments to Operational Firearms & Taser Policing Practices and other areas.
Design and develop course materials, training aids, manuals and workbooks to assist in the delivery of training.
Deliver training to students using a range of appropriate teaching methods to ensure course aims and objectives are met during the delivery of training. This includes the running and assessment of practical scenarios. Postholder to arrange scenarios, make appropriate riskassessment, liaise with partners and assess student performance against nationally recognised standards.
Provide tutorial support to students throughout their training. This includes mentoring and coaching where appropriate.
Monitor, assess and validate student performance towards internal and external accreditation. This specifically includes the assessment against NPFTC requirements.
Positively promote the value of training within the organisation.
Implement a comprehensive programme of staff development.
Identify and arrange external training input where appropriate (eg visiting speakers)
Must be prepared to travel nationally when required.
Must be able to achieve and retain Security clearance level vetting.

Skills and experience:

Previously performed the role of Armed Response Vehicle Officer (ARVO) within a Home Office Police Force or Agency.
Be, or have been a Police National Firearms Instructor (NFI)
As defined within the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC).
Alternatively, have the ability to pass a Police NFI course and has been an ARVO in the last 12 months
Hold or have the ability to achieve a Level 4 Training award
Hold or have the ability to achieve an A1 assessor (or equivalent) award.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached Role Profile.

Further Information:

The selection process will consist of a number of stages, which are outlined below:_

- _ _Submission of the Application Form _
- _Paper sift in line with the CVF role profile and guidance notes._
- _ _Confirmation of ARV & NFI role profile status from originating Home Office Force_
- hearing, sight and general physical assessment_
- _ _Undergo SC Vetting and PSD review_

Consideration can be given to more flexible working arrangements, if required._
Current vacancies are in the OSU FTDU is based at the Main Street Police Station, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. _

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

Generous annual leave allowance
Flexible and hybrid working
Generous 'family' leave
Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
Access to a range of occupational health facilities
Generous pension scheme
Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
Cycle to work scheme
Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Appearance & Standards:

SYP is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance.

Officers, staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate.

Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

South Yorkshire Police's Key Values:

Please find attached information sheet on South Yorkshire Police's Key Values. The force has a particular focus on three areas, Fairness, Integrity and Trust. Under each of these three headings there are key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation.

This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role ha