Authorised Firearms Officer - Transferee

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Permanent
Full Time
Tactical Support Team
Almondsbury, Road Policing Unit -BS32 4AG, Bridgwater Police Centre- TA6 4RR
Constable
PC

£29,907 - £48,231

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.  
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It is a requirement for Officers to reside within the Avon and Somerset Force area. If you are relocating from outside of the force area, you may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8000.

We are looking for substantive, experienced Authorised Firearms Officers for a variety of roles throughout Avon and Somerset Police.

We are looking for the highest quality officers to join our organisation. You must be able to commit to and deliver our force values in everything you do.

If you currently serve in a Home Office force and are looking to transfer to Avon and Somerset we would like to hear from you.

Why Avon & Somerset Police?

Our organisation area is vast, covering over 1,855 Square miles and serving nearly 1.7 million residents.

We service an international airport flying to over 130 destinations, miles of picturesque coastline, a huge network of roads, a vast number of towns and rural villages and not forgetting the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Bristol and the world renowned, cultural spa city of Bath. 

These all produce a challenging, lively and diverse policing environment. In addition the night time economy in many of these areas makes us a truly 24/7 service. Across all of this expanse our focus always is to provide outstanding policing for everyone.

There really is something for everyone in Avon and Somerset making it a fantastic place to live and work.  

We have so many amazing days out and events across our patch, the international Balloon fiesta attracts over 500,000 visitors each year and is simply breath taking to watch.  We have great seaside days out in places like Weston Super Mare, Burnham and Brean and let’s not forget all of the historical and cultural attractions on our door step.

If you are more enticed by the hustle and bustle there is a huge array of events and opportunities such as Glastonbury Festival, Championship football matches, carnivals and a continuously growing music and show scene.  There are also numerous opportunities to get involved celebrating the diversity across Avon and Somerset with events such as the famous St Paul’s Carnival and numerous pride events throughout the region with the Bristol event being ranked in the top 30 of Global world pride events.

We have a host of award-winning schools, colleges and universities including UWE and the University of Bath, these offer excellent opportunities for those students looking to take that next step.

You can be the difference to so many….could you be the difference we are looking for?

If you are not yet ready to transfer, want to check your eligibility to apply or would like more information please review our website:  https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/apply/jobs-and-volunteering/police-transferees/police-constable-transferee-vacancies/ 

 


 


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Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

  • National Insurance Number
  • Identification Detail e.g. passport
  • Address information including proof 
  • Referee information
  • Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
  •  Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos. 

Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.

Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.  

If the role has evidence questions you may wish to save these remotely and paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission. 

This vacancy is closed to applications.