RAF 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. In your role you will:

• Provide security - of assets, people and information
• Undertake criminal, security and cyber investigations
• Provide risk management and policing advice to senior officers
• Assess and act on complex information
• Escort convoys and provide personal protection
• 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.

In addition, you need at least two A2 Levels or three Highers at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies) which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points.

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.

Requirements

• Be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• 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
• Parents/ Spouse must currently have UK citizenship

At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. 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.

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Phase one training

Initial Officer Training

24 weeks

RAF Cranwell

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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

Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket.

Joining the RAF takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process. The purpose of this process is for us to gauge whether you're the right person for the RAF and for you to show us all of your skills and experiences that have made you who you are.

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Selection interview

Stage 1 of 7

Selection interviews help us get to know you a little better – and vice versa. You'll get to show your skills and experience, and we'll answer any questions you have about joining the RAF.

he first of these interviews happens on-line and covers the following topics:

You're legally required to meet certain medical standards, and must pass an occupational health assessment to show you're fit for military duty. As part of this assessment we will check your overall health, focusing on areas like hearing, eyesight and body mass index.

We'll also investigate any past illnesses and screen for health issues that may prevent you from carrying out your role. View details belowfor more information about the health standards you'll need to meet.

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Fitness Test

Stage 3 of 7

A good level of fitness is critical to joining the RAF, it's also something that must be maintained throughout your career. You'll need to complete a Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT). This will take place at a local gym, and includes a 2.4km run, push up test and a sit-up test.

The performance level you'll need to meet differs by age and gender. Please refer to the entry requirements below for more information about the health standards you'll need to meet. You can also find help, and a training plan, to assist you in your preparation here .

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OASC

Stage 4 of 7

This will be your first visit to the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre. OASC lasts one day, but you will arrive the day before.During this time the officers will be assessing your leadership, teamwork, communication, motivation, and problem solving.

The day will end with an interview.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.

The second half explores your motivation for joining the RAF – what you know about current affairs and the RAF's role in the national and international arena, current operations the RAF is involved in and your knowledge about the RAF and the role you've applied for.

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Stage 5 of 7

This takes place over 2 days and is designed to give you an insight into officer training. You'll be issued with your initial kit, including your boots, attend lectures, and also repeat the fitness test taken at OASC.

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Acceptance

Stage 6 of 7

Once you've successfully completed each phase of the application process you'll be invited to a provisional offer of service interview at your nearest AFCO. 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.

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Training

Stage 7 of 7

(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.

Must be aged between 17.5 and 47 years of age (Must attest before 48th birthday).

Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application .

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Have these minimum grades:

GCSE pre–2017 GCSE 2017 Onwards Scottish National 5

English Language C Grade 4 C

Mathematics C Grade 4 C

Three other subjects C Grade 4 C

In addition, you need at least two A2 Levels or three Highers at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking or Citizenship Studies) which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points.

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.

If you don't have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. For more information please contact us.

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