Transferee - PC - National Firearms Instructor - Hindlip
Full Job Title: Transferee - PC - National Firearms Instructor
Location: Hindlip
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 9-5 but significant flexibility is available if needed
The West Mercia Police Firearms Training Unit (FTU) are seeking to recruit 3 x PC National Firearms Instructors (NFI).
NFIs in West Mercia Police are ARVOs whose duties include the planning and delivery of firearms training, associated tactics and related subjects across multiple role profiles detailed within the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC).
Successful candidates will be posted to the Firearms Training Unit at Hindlip, Worcester (West Mercia Police HQ) where they will work a Monday – Friday shift pattern
There will also be requirements to fulfil on-call responsibilities across a variety of role profiles as demand dictates.
Essential Criteria
- When planning and delivering training packages, NFIs must ensure that the content is both relevant and realistic. It is therefore essential that NFIs are able to draw on their own experience to help contextualise the lesson and enhance the student’s learning experience. Applicants must therefore be current and competent in the ARVO role profile with a minimum of 2 years service in the role and be able to demonstrate a breadth of operational exposure during deployments.
- NFIs are required to teach new learners how to safely handle police issue firearms whilst demonstrating their ability to deliver accuracy to the minimum required standards dictated by classification shoots. They are also responsible for ‘fault finding’ and zeroing police issue weapons for use during operational deployments. It is therefore essential that applicants can evidence on Chronicle (or alternative data management system for external candidates) their suitability for the role based on their own performance and consistency.
- Advanced Driver
- TPAC
Desirable Criteria
- Currently performing the role of NFI (F1.1) or previously trained and accredited in the role.
- Firearms Tactical Advisor (F2)
- Operational Firearms Commander (C3)
- Close Protection
- Specialist Firearms Officer
- Tactical Rifle Officer
- High Profile Vehicle Escort
- Armed Surveillance
- Taser Lead Instructor
- CBRN Instructor
Please view the role profile attached for the knowledge, experience and key skills of the role.
For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post please contact: Chief Firearms Instructor - Insp Tom Rance on 01905 331751
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone. We are happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
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If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1, then 4) or BOC.Officer.Transferees@westmercia.police.uk
We have a strong family ethos, where our friendly teams work closely together to get the job done and where you will be treated as a valued member of the team from day one. When you join West Mercia you will have access to further opportunities for you to develop and progress.
The staff networks are highly valued by the force as a source of support to individuals but also as a ‘critical friend’, which enables us to work together to address and solve problems for under-represented individuals, and ultimately improve individuals' experiences at work and support their health and wellbeing.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 4th March 2026
Please click the link below to apply.