Ministry of Defence Firearms Range Warden

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is a civilian police force that protects the UK's Defence community, capabilities and assets. Our Force consists of armed officers, specialist policing roles and professional civilian staff who work seamlessly with the Ministry of Defence, US Visiting Forces, and other policing and security partners. With stations across the United Kingdom, our presence extends from nuclear facilities to military sites and government buildings. Unlike territorial police forces, our jurisdiction and expertise are focused on protecting the critical infrastructure that underpins national security. Our officers and civil servants bring diverse experience and skills to the unique challenges of Defence policing.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Working alongside MFP Firearms Branch to maintain the MOD 50m indoor range at RNAD Coulport on behalf of the MDP, in line with DSA 03.OME Part 3.

Main Objectives

To complete all Range Warden duties in line with DSA 03.OME Part 3, including:

Maintaining the range including (but not exclusively):

• Care and security of range and range equipment, including low level maintenance and non technical servicing.
• Focal Point for range stores, maintaining, ordering, storing and issuing range equipment such as targets and inner ear protection etc.
• Making up and repairing target screens and penetrable targets.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the range and range buildings in line with Range Risk Assessment including managing disposal of scrap brass.
• Oversight and organising of range deep cleans, de-leading and servicing of range equipment including ventilation systems, as outlined in Range Risk Assessment.

Management of the range including (but not exclusively):

• Co-working with Clyde Firearms Branch in maintaining the range booking diary.
• Preparing the range to the users' requirements. Instructing the range user about targets, control systems and local range procedures when necessary.
• Co-ordinating and hosting of any range RECCEs by external units.
• Handing over and taking back of the range from the user.
• Custody of Range Orders, issuing a copy to RCO when handing over range.

Management of Range Log, ensuring:

• its correct completion by RCO prior and after use of range.
• Recording of de-leading, deep cleaning, technical examinations etc
• Recording of Range inspections
• Recording and reporting defects and damage arising from use, following due process in Range Orders.
• Knowing and understanding their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act and being familiar with the range risk assessment.
• Maintain Range File including current MOD Form 904, MOD form 905, MOD 1057, all relevant inspection, maintenance, Risk Assessments and Cleaning reports.

H&S and fire Focal point for the building, ensuring compliance to all relevant site and MDP Standard Operating Procedures.

Maintain H&S noticeboard in line with site Safety Cell guidelines. In conjunction with on site contractors (including on site fire services), ensure all H&S processes for building are maintained (including fire checks, alarm tests and fire evacuation drills) and duly logged. Co-ordinate 6 monthly safety inspections with line manager and monthly First Aid kit audit.

Administrative duties as so tasked by line manager

Additional tasks may be required from time to time which will be equal to the grade.

This role has enhanced access to sensitive information, it is a requirement to successfully pass police vetting before an offer is made.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• Good organisational skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working with/on ranges

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,549, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,111 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• An environment with flexible working options subject to business needs
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days which increases with each year of service to a maximum of 30 days per year

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and previous skills and experience.

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and the following Behaviours:

• Working Together

At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

Sifting will commence on WC 13/07/26, please note this is subject to change depending on number of applications.

Interviews are due to take place at location TBC, likely Helensburgh.

Further Information:

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Lydia Hartridge-Dowson
• Email : Lydia.hartridge100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

Attachments

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