Derbyshire Constabulary
Armed Response Vehicle Officer - Transferee Constable
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Armed Response Vehicle Officers Transferee Constables…We want you!
Trained to act when every second counts.
Our Armed Response Unit responds to spontaneous and planned firearms incidents across our county. We provide the force's initial response to events such as bomb threats or explosions.
We proactively support divisions, ensuring we maintain high levels of training, fitness, enhancing our skills and performance.
Ready to act at a moment's notice, working with precision under high pressure.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You will provide the force with a 24-hour Method of Entry (MOE) and drone capacity so we can respond immediately.
- You will proactively support divisions and support the force priorities.
- You will be expected to contribute fully to Operational Support Department’s aims and objectives supporting the force commitment and values.
- Developing firearms specialisms and command roles, attending additional courses.
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To Be Accepted As a Transferee You Must
- Be confirmed in the rank of constable.
- Be a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland.
- Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.
- Have a full manual driving licence. Please note we cannot accept an application to transfer from an officer serving with a non-Home Office police force.
The Armed Response Unit currently operates a 12-hour, 4 days on, 4 days off shift system across 10 weeks. This is to accommodate two weeks of Basic Firearms Training within the shift pattern which consists of three, 10/11 hour days (Tues - Thurs).
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We are “One Derbyshire”
Derbyshire is a predominantly rural area and includes large parts of the Peak District National Park, offering opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle and enhanced quality of life. In contrast, we have vibrant urban centres in the city of Derby and town of Chesterfield, suiting those who also enjoy the city life.
What’s Next
Please click APPLY and complete your application or for more information, please contact Insp Iwan Matheson (ARU Inspector): iwan.matheson@derbyshire.police.uk
To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.
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