Armed Response Vehicle Officers - Transferee Opportunities - 2025

Armed Response Vehicle Officers - Transferee current & future opportunities 

 

Are you a current Armed Response Vehicle Officer? If so, this is your opportunity to pursue a career in North Yorkshire Police on the Firearms Support Unit.

 

Applications are now being invited for the role in the rank of Constable. The locations of the postings are Tadcaster Police Station and Thirsk Police Station. The posts operate under the Specialist Operations Directorate.

 

Do you want to be part of policing one of the safest and picturesque counties in the UK?

We are now actively seeking applications from a diverse range of backgrounds, experience and knowledge bases to join the team. We want to hear from serving Constables with a wealth of experience and knowledge. 

 

 

As one of the largest single county forces in England, North Yorkshire has a diverse mix of rural and urban policing environments which provides a wide range of career opportunities, specialist posts, career development and promotion prospects. With its mix of breath-taking rural scenery, spectacular coastline, and vibrant city streets, this is without doubt one of the best places you could choose to live and work. 

 

Please view our for more details Transferee Video

 

 

What we are looking for:

 

To apply you need to be currently trained to the national standard for an ARV Officer, which means only Home Office Police Constables can apply. 

 

 

Essential Criteria:

 

• Operationally and occupationally competent (on-line) as Armed Response Vehicle Officer
• Can demonstrate knowledge of policies and guidelines relating to the police use of firearms
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Driver including Initial Phase Pursuit Trained

 

Desirable Skills:

 

• Specialist Firearms Skill (Tactical Rifle, Close Protection, Working at Heights, Shotgun)

• Operational Firearms Commander

• Tactical Phase Pursuit Training

 

In addition, at the time of application submission candidates must be able to confirm;

 

 

•  They are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance
•  A Satisfactory rating, or above, was achieved on the last reporting year PDR

• All mandatory training is up to date. 

 

What we can offer - Why Transfer to North Yorkshire Police Firearms Support Unit?

 

 

• Challenging Diverse area from urban to rural areas

•  To police the largest geographical area in England

• Utilise ANPR to proactively deny criminals the use of the roads

• TPAC training

• A one team approach

• The chance to use a range of skills, applying them to everyday pro-active policing to support the whole force

• An excellent training environment

• Shift pattern 4 on 4 off

• Plenty of opportunities for specialisms

Some comments from our recent transferees below;

 

“The teams are so welcoming, and you instantly feel part of them everyone is so friendly”

“The training is excellent. The environment promoted from Firearms training is inclusive and positive. I really look forward to training”

Register for NYP Candidate Familiarisation Event

 

 

We are holding a Candidate Familiarisation Event online via MS Teams, dates to follow - to register your interest please  Register here

 

 

Positive Action Team

 

 

We, at North Yorkshire Police value difference. We particularly encourage female officers and those from ethnic minority backgrounds to enquire so we can highlight the specific work the department is doing in order to develop a fully inclusive working environment.

North Yorkshires Positive Action Team are dedicated to understanding barriers and providing support in order for everyone to thrive at work.

 

We are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team on email - positiveaction@northyorkshire.police.uk

 

 

All applicants must be willing to undertake and commit to the following requirements, in order for their application to be considered and progressed throughout the recruitment process;

 

• Completion of detailed vetting and PSD checks
•  Attendance and successful completion of a role specific selection assessment procedure.
• To be physically and medically able to pass all assessments, Including nationally agreed eyesight, hearing and fitness standards. 

 

All applications will be subject to a paper sift, in line with the level 1 CVF framework and the current job description and requirements of the role. Candidates will be invited to interview upon being successfully short-listed. Successful candidates will be required to relocate at their own cost, if applicable.

 

 

Further Information

 

 

If you would like to discuss the roles in more detail, please contact;

 

PS Rob Batchelor in the Firearms Support Unit robert.batchelor@northyorkshire.police.uk or

 

Inspector Amy Blakeley within the Firearms Support Unit amy.blakeley@northyorkshire.police.uk.

 

 

How To Apply 

 

 

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please submit an application form as soon as possible.

 

Closing date - 09.00 hours on Monday 19th May 2025. 

 

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