Police Constable AFO - Relocating to Dounreay - 2025
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Overview
Applying to join the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) as an Authorised Firearms Officer at Dounreay means you will have time to enjoy outdoor pursuits between shifts, alongside a rewarding policing career with opportunities to develop and specialise at this unique location. Dounreay offers a serene and fulfilling lifestyle for those seeking both adventure and tranquillity, located near Thurso in Caithness. The CNC is an armed police service dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally as the UK’s leading organisation for protective policing of the civil nuclear industry and other critical national infrastructure.
Responsibilities
* Provide 24/7 armed response as part of a highly trained, professional team from Operational Units.
* Protect nuclear sites, facilities and materials, and patrol local communities.
* Collaborate with local Home Office Police Forces and support national operations as required (e.g., Strategic Armed Policing Reserve, Operation Temperer deployments).
* Engage in ongoing training and professional development, including initial firearms training and continued fitness maintenance.
* Work within CNC values and the Code of Ethics, delivering high standards of behaviour at all times.
* Progress to specialist roles after a 2-year probation (e.g., Dog Handler, Special Branch, Firearms Instructor, or Strategic Escort Group Officer).
Training and Relocation
* Your training includes a 19-week residential Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) with comprehensive Authorised Firearms training; prior policing experience is not required.
* Training venues will be chosen to align with relocation needs, with at least one local Caithness course each year (first week in Oxfordshire).
Qualifications and Requirements
* Applicants must be 18 years old and hold a full manual driving licence.
* Vetting to national standards is required if your application is successful.
Relocation Support
* Relocation assistance of up to £5,000 is available to ease travel and setting-up costs; each case is assessed individually to reflect specific needs.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 25 days (plus bank holidays); increases with service to 30 days after 10 years.
* Generous pension scheme with employer and employee contributions.
* Starting salary: £31,164; after 2-year probation, £32,472; potential progression to £50,256 within 7 years.
* Free parking at all sites; some sites with free gym facilities.
* Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing policies, including paid parental/adoption leave and shared parental leave.
* Cycle to Work scheme and Blue Light Card discounts.
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central values; commitment to ED&I through networks and HR services.
Additional information
If you have questions, please contact jobs@cnc.police.uk. Further resources on vetting are available via linked videos or the CNC website.
Note: This description may include references to other CNC roles and locations. For the specific role details, refer to the official CNC job posting.
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