Transferee - Authorised Firearms Officer (Police Constable), - Ref:1894162

We are recruiting for qualified Authorised Firearms Officers. To be eligible, Officers must be ARV role profile in their current force.

Greater Manchester Police Authorised Firearms Officers are split between two operational bases – Manchester Airport & Openshaw Complex. Both units support each other and work together to make Greater Manchester a safer place. Each base has five teams of Authorised Firearms Officers, providing 24/7 cover 365 days a year. You may be required to work between either location when necessary.

Authorised Firearms Officers at both bases deploy as ARV (Armed Response Vehicle) Officers, carrying an assortment of weaponry and portable ballistic equipment. AFO’s are also trained to deliver trauma care to medical emergencies.
Knowledge & understanding of the National Decision Making Model and Firearms Legislation together with the ability to use that knowledge to excellent operational effect is essential.
AFO’s from both bases assist other units within the Specialist Operations Branch, with unarmed operations and will provide assistance to colleagues on districts when not deployed operationally.

As an Authorised Firearms Officer, you will be required to:
- Support the force in responding to identified threat, harm and risk
- Perform ARV duties force wide, and act as a visible deterrent at Major Events and Manchester Airport
- Provide specialist support to help strengthen GMP’s dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Teams, as part of the Chief Constable’s plan on the page.

GMP is full of individuals and teams who are committed, professional, compassionate and courageous. We are here to tackle criminals, keep individuals and families safe from harm and work in partnership to solve issues within our communities to reduce crime and prevent reoffending.

Greater Manchester Police is one the largest and most improved police forces in the UK, and responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost 3 million people safe.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the North West, spread over more than 1,200sq/km and split over 10 Metropolitan districts. It is one of the most diverse cities in Europe, with residents contributing to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speaking up to 200 different languages.


Please note that you must be employed by a Home Office Force in order to apply.

Regrettably, we cannot accept applications from officers working for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC).

A full UK Manual Driving Licence is required on application.


As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.

Pay
Annual leave
Paid membership for the PFOA
Shift work and work-life balance
Pension scheme
GMP’s Sports and Social Club
Eligibility for Blue Light Card
Access to a Credit Union
Wellbeing support
Car lease scheme

GMP offer financial support associated with relocation expenses, up to a maximum of £8,000


The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

As an equal opportunities employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.

If you have a disability and you require support with your application, please let us know so we can consider and support you with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process.

For further information, please contact the Transferee Team at transfereerecruitment@gmp.police.uk

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