Experienced Firearms Constables - Birmingham, United Kingdom - British Transport Police

British Transport Police

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

British Transport Police (
BTP) are looking to recruit qualified
Transferee or Re-joiner
Authorised Firearms Officers (AFO's) as
Police Constable at our
Birmingham specialist hub.

BTP's Authorised Firearms Officers provide the travelling public with a highly visible and reassuring presence, helping to achieve our objective to increase public confidence, whilst also working to detect and deter terrorism on the rail network.

Our firearms officers are trained to the same national Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) profile used across all UK police forces, and are able to provide a swift and capable response to live incidents and emerging threats.

If you currently trained to ARV profile, please see vacancy ID 9560 instead.

Why join BTP?

BTP police and protect 10,000 miles of track and 3,000 railway stations every day; a network that is at the heart of Britain's community, commerce and industry.

Join us and you'll be providing specialist policing to a unique community in a unique environment, dealing with rewarding challenges that you won't find in any other Force.

We work hard to protect the public and those who work in and around our transport hubs by promoting law and order on the rail network, preventing crime and providing a reassuring presence.

We are a Force that cares and strives to meet the ever-changing demands of our key stakeholders and partners.

Here at BTP you will have the chance to excel in your career and broaden your skillset.

This is your opportunity to join a modern, inclusive and forward-thinking force in a highly-trained role offering geographical flexibility, better work/life balance and a commitment to our staff and Officer development.

How to apply?
During the process you will be asked to upload a copy of your latest PDR.

If you are unable to provide this due to length of time away from previous Force, then please upload a blank document in its place.

It is imperative you upload your latest Firearms Training Record which will be given to the CFI for review.

Initial eligibility criteria

Applicants must currently be serving in an armed capacity or have served in an armed capacity within 12 months
Applicants must have served a minimum of 12 months in your current role if you have previously transferred from a force from which we do not accept transferees (MOD/CNC)
Hold a full driving licence for at least 2 years (six or less DVLA points and no blameworthy PVI incidents for 3 years.).
Willing to complete Response Driving training.

Further information?
Attached you will also find our Transferee/Re-joiner recruitment pack which offers vital information on pay and pensions as well as other FAQs

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**At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As 'One BTP' across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.