Authorised Firearms Officer Transferee Constables DE26a

Location

Derbyshire

Business Area

Operational Policing

Department

N/A

Rank

Constable

Grade

N/A

Salary

£31,164 - £50,256

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

40

Additional Working Conditions

Part Time

Type of Contract

Permanent

Vetting Level Required

MV, SC

Description

Derbyshire Constabulary has an exciting opportunity for constables, who are existing Authorised Firearms Officers, to transfer to Derbyshire.

Are you an experienced Authorised Firearms Officer looking for your next challenge? Derbyshire Constabulary is seeking highly motivated, skilled constables to transfer into our Armed Response Unit (ARU).

This is an opportunity to join a progressive, professional team operating at the forefront of armed policing—protecting communities across one of the most diverse and dynamic counties in the UK.

About the unit

The Armed Response Unit provides the central armed response for the county and niche specialist capability including Tactical Rifle, Close Protection and Mobile Armed Support to Surveillance. It also provides Firearms tactical advice for the force with the Firearms Support Unit. You'll be part of a highly trained and evolving group of professional officers who are highly trained and motivated. The teams have access to the most up-to-date equipment and training to ensure they can carry out their role and receive support and development within the unit. We a modern state-of-the-art firing range which was completed in December 2017.

The unit is currently working a four-on, four-off 12-hour shift pattern.

The must haves

• A proven ability to undertake all duties outlined in the National Authorised Firearms Officer role profile.
• Candidates must be able to produce a training record endorsed by their Chief Firearms Instructor.
• Substantive in the rank of Constable within a Home Office force. Please be aware that we are not able to accept applications from officers serving in non-Home Office Forces.
• Be an occupationally and operationally competent Authorised Firearms Officer trained to a minimum AFO role profile as detailed in the NPFTC.
• Be able to pass the JRFT to level 9-4 on application.
• Be a current police advanced driver or willing to take an advanced driving course.
• Be able to evidence occupational and operational competence at interview.
• Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues with current force.

Please be aware that where Officers are unable to retain their firearms status, in accordance with the Firearms Training Standard Operating Procedures, may be permanently removed from the role.

What’s in it for you?

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefitsthat if you join us you could enjoy.

The Recruitment Process

• Stage 1: Your application – you will need to provide evidence that demonstrates your competency to be an Authorised firearms officer. Please ensure you review the Competency and Values Framework document before applying.
• Stage 2: Interview – this will be with two senior officers who will be assessing you against the personal qualities required for an Armed Response Unit Constable, and also your commitment to Derbyshire Constabulary and the challenges that we face as a County.
• Stage 3: Firearms Assessment.
• Stage 4: Pre–employment checks – If you are successful at the interview you will be invited in for a medical and fitness test. If you pass both the medical and fitness test we will also carry out vetting checks and contact your current force HR department and line manager for employment references.
• Stage 5: Final Offer – If all of the above checks are met satisfactorily, we will write to you offering you a position with Derbyshire Constabulary. Please do not serve your notice to your current force until you have received your final offer letter in writing.

What’s next

If you're ready to take the next step in your firearms career and be part of a forward-thinking Armed Response Unit, we’d love to hear from you. To support you with your application we have provided some guidance on our recruitment process.

The application form and job description are both available on our E-Recruitment portal, which allows you to track the progress of your application.

• The closing date is Wednesday, 6 June 2026 at 23:55 but may be earlier depending on the number of applications received.

Who we are

Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county - whether for our one million residents or our ten million visitors to the Peak District. By joining us you'll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England.

Our county offers the best of both worlds: the stunning landscapes of the Peak District for an active, outdoor lifestyle, and vibrant urban centres like Derby and Chesterfield. With excellent transport links—including direct trains to London in just 90 minutes—Derbyshire is perfectly placed for work-life balance.

To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

Document Attachment

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