Police Officer - United Kingdom - Royal Air Force

Description

Helping people Transport & vehicles Aircraft
PAY DURING INITIAL OFFICER TRAINING + SIX MONTHS
PAY AFTER 3 YEARS SERVICE + PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF FLT LT

As an RAF Police Officer, you will have a diverse role, protecting our bases and aircraft from threats like espionage, organised crime and terrorism.

As a policing specialist you will also lead RAF policemen and women and sometimes work in partnership with the RAF Regiment or intelligence agencies.

Your main role is to provide security - of assets, people and information as well as be responsible for policing.

You will lead a team of RAF Police and security personnel, including soldiers of the Military Provost Guard Service and will routinely provide senior officers with security risk management and law enforcement advice.

Provide security - of assets, people and information
Provide risk management and policing advice to senior officers
Protect classified data

You will need GCSEs at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language, Mathematics and three other subjects.

Alternatively, if you hold a UK degree at Grade 2:2 or higher (or acceptable alternative) you only need Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of GCSE Grade C/4-5 or Scottish National 5 grade C.

Be a citizen of the UK since birth and must not hold (and never have held) any other nationality or citizenship (including joint nationality) other than British, British Overseas Territory or dual British Irish citizenship
Must have resided in the UK for at least 7 years immediately preceding application

You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education.

The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.

Phase one training
Initial Officer Training

01 Phase one training Initial Officer Training 24 weeks RAF Cranwell Like all RAF officers you will begin your RAF career with Initial Officer Training (IOT) at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire.

02 Phase two training Specialist training 20 weeks MOD Southwick After IOT, you will complete the RAF Police Officers' Course (RAFPOC) at the Defence School of Policing and Guarding, MOD Southwick Park near Portsmouth.

03 Your first tour Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned For your first tour, you are likely to be posted to a RAF unit where you will be responsible for the security of RAF assets and the policing of Service personnel.

04 Ongoing development Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned RAF Police Officers can expect to be employed on a wide range of operational and staff duties.

05 Career prospects Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned You will join the RAF on an Initial Commission of 12 years and may be selected to serve on a pension earning commission of 20 years' service or age 40, whichever is the later, during this time.

06 Transferrable skills Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned RAF Police Officers who have left the RAF have found jobs in a variety of fields.

Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket.
Selection interviews help us get to know you a little better – and vice versa.

You're legally required to meet certain medical standards, and must pass an occupational health assessment to show you're fit for military duty.

This will take place at a local gym, and includes a 2.The performance level you'll need to meet differs by age and gender.

You can also find help, and a training plan, to assist you in your preparation here .
OASC lasts one day, but you will arrive the day before.

The first half of the interview coversyour achievements at school and college, in sports, your community, at work, and as a cadet, scout or guide.

This takes place over 2 days and is designed to give you an insight into officer training.

This is to ensure that you understand the terms and conditions of service in the RAF, are fully committed to joining, and prepared to commence training.

Training
M)IOT and officer staff training

The Modular Initial Officer Training Course (MIOTC) has been designed to set commissioning officers up for their career in the RAF with the right skills and knowledge.

This training will provide a solid platform for your continued development.
English Language C Grade 4 C

Alternatively, if you hold a UK degree at Grade 2:2 or higher (or acceptable alternative) you only need Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of GCSEs grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at grade C.