S25-227 National Firearms Instructor (LC8)
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Join our Team! Lancashire Constabulary is looking for a National Firearms Instructor.
Do you have the skills, precision and passion to train the next generation of firearms officers?
We are looking for National Firearms Instructor to plan, deliver and continuously develop high-quality firearms training in line with national standards. You'll be instrumental in shaping safe, confident and capable officers who protect our communities.
Key Responsibilities
* Fulfil the role of National Firearms Instructor (as defined by the College of Policing) and Lancashire Constabulary Role Profile.
* Plan and deliver firearms training, including shooting, tactical and command training in accordance with the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum and the Armed Policing Strategic Threat and Risk Assessment.
* Revise, amend and/or update training material to ensure that the information remains relevant, accurate and current.
* Remain up to date with current practices and guidance as set out in the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum.
* Deliver effective training to groups of individuals, and test competence against learning outcomes and set assessment criteria.
* Provide a positive and safe learning environment for staff, enabling them to participate fully and develop in all relevant areas.
* Effectively maintain competence in all armoury related procedures.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience: (Use from the job specification if necessary)
National Firearms Instructor within previous 3 years
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
A minimum of 1 years’ experience of delivering firearms training and assessing to recognised national standards
Experience of effectively communicating across a wide spectrum of people both individuals and in groups
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Vetting And Medical
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting. Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Benefits
* 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
* Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
* Sick pay provisions
* Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
* Option to become a member of the onsite unions
* Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
* Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
* Cycle to work scheme
* Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
* Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025 10am.
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