HP - Armed Response Vehicle Officer

Melton
PC
Full Time

Role: HP – Armed Response Vehicle Officer     

Department: Specialist Operations Unit        

Location: Melton

Rank: Constable

Hours:  40 hours per week       

Contract Type: Permanent         

 

Humberside Police are looking for transferees who are current Armed Response Vehicle Officer to work within our busy SOU department based at Melton. This is a unique opportunity to work within the heart of Local Policing, assisting police officers and members of the public on a daily basis.

 

Role Purpose:

As an ARVO you will Provide an armed capability to the Force in respect of spontaneous and pre-planned incidents. Provide support for Command and Force activity through the application of specialist skills and by collaborating with other assets as required. Undertake intelligence led tasking’s and maintains high visibility policing, providing a response to calls for service in order to prevent crime or disorder, preserve life, keep the peace and enhance the quality of life of the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide an armed response capability to spontaneous and pre-planned incidents where a firearms authority is granted.
  • Meet obligations around national threats including pro-actively policing specific sites of interest in line with the Contest Strategy and conducting high visibility patrols under existing standing authorities.
  • Positively deals with tasks which support the wider SOU and Force threat and risks, this includes roads based criminality, casualty reduction and activity to protect vulnerability members of communities.
  • Support Command and Force activity through use of specialist skills.
  • Attend and preserve scenes of crime to ensure that initial investigations are efficient and effective.
  • Reassure victims of crime and identify vulnerable victims, liaising with relevant agencies to provide help and support in accordance with the victim code.
  • Gather, analyse, report and act upon criminal intelligence to maintain a pro-active approach to policing.
  • Participate in National or intelligence driven campaigns, initiatives and operations as directed to target specific types of offences in conjunction with other agencies as appropriate.
  • Must be willing to undertake any specialist role in support of the overall armed response function; Operational Firearms Commander, Firearms Tactical Advisor are two vital roles. Other supporting roles include Rifle Officer, CBRN Armed Officer, Dedicated Specialist Patrol (DSP), Close Protection Officer, Firearms Trainer, CAT A Escort Trained. Selection for any of these roles would be dependent upon experience, support from line managers and discussion with individuals.
  • Perform such duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

 

Skills and experience:

 

  • Is a Armed Response Vehicle Officer / Authorised Firearms Officer. (Conversion courses may be required once in Force)
  • Has a sound knowledge of the Armed Policing Approved Professional Practice, General Risk Assessments and relevant Standard Operating Procedures/policy in relation to firearms.
  • Is of the rank of constable and has successfully completed the student police officer programme and has a minimum of 2 years Police service.
  • Is willing to become a qualified Operational Firearms Commander and/or Firearms Tactical Advisor.
  • Is confident, resourceful and able to accept responsibility in the appropriate circumstances.
  • Works with a minimum level of supervision and has the ability to use own initiative to resolve issues.
  • Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of all basic policing legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a level of fitness by pursuing a personal fitness programme. Is able to pass the firearms fitness test.
  • Must possess exceptional communication and decision making skills to be able to deal with people at all levels, often in confrontational, delicate or distressing circumstances.
  • Effectively uses the National Decision Model in their decision making process.
  • Appreciates the need for and displays flexibility, responding positively when situations change unexpectedly.

 

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.

 

Benefits:

Humberside Police have polices in place to support a good work-life balance and employee well-being.

 

Further benefits are;

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to a range of occupational health facilities
  • Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)
  • Flexible working where applicable
  • Generous pension scheme

 

Further information:

-          Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 3 years in order to apply for a role within Humberside in any capacity.

-          Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment.

 

Contact point for applicants:

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk

Please see attached Guidance Notes & FAQ's for further details.

To be eligible to transfer to Humberside Police, you must:

  • ·         Be a current serving police officer in a Home Office force
  • ·         Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues
  • ·         Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application
  • ·         Have successfully completed your probationary period with your Force prior to submitting your application

Application Process

To apply, please complete the online application form and email a copy of your full training record, your 2 most recent PDR’s, photographs of any additional tattoos and a completed copy of the attached training checklist to recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to a competency based interview.

Those successful at interview will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before any offers can be issued. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk or contact 01482 578100. 

Humberside Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve.  We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. 

All appointments will be made on merit.

Closing Date:

Rolling Advert

 

Attachments:

  • Role Requirement
  • Guidance for completing your application

 

Humberside Police welcome applications from underrepresented communities.  For further information on positive action within Humberside Police, please visit the positive action page:

 

http://www.humberside.police.uk/diversity-and-positive-action

This opportunity is closed to applications.