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• One of a select number of The process CVF criteria and with reference to
forces that provide firearms Essential criteria the AFO role profile:
commander training and close • Officers confirmed in rank and • collaborative
protection courses. outside of probationary period • critically analyse
• Officers equipped with/have • ARVO with no outstanding • emotionally aware
access to: Glock 17 sidearm, • taking ownership.
training development needs.
5.56 Calibre G36 carbine, L104 • Advanced driver trained (if Stage 2 – interview
A1 Heckler & Kock (H&K), AEP only response driver trained, Successful applicants will then
Launcher, 762 calibre LMT rifle,
then prior to appointment be invited to attend an interview;
Taser X2. to BCH APU a driving school this will be a CVF-based interview
• Potential trial collaboration for assessment drive will need to with members of the APU SMT
new less-lethal weapons.
be completed). and local force representatives.
• No live misconduct Stage 3 – pre-course checks
Who we’re looking for investigations and PDR or
Policing is tough and officers equivalent to be submitted • Standard transferee process –
are often required to deal with with the application. local force transferee process
conflict in dynamic situations. In will commence and involve full
the vast majority of situations, Stage 1 – application vetting and appropriate HR-
these are resolved using carefully Interested officers are invited related checks.
selected verbal communication, to submit an application to • Advance driver assessment –
body language and by managing either Bedfordshire Police or Officers must be able to attend
human interaction. Cambridgeshire Constabulary. to demonstrate the potential
While our armed officers The application will be CVF based to pass an advanced driving
attend numerous incidents each and should contain no more than course within 12 months of
year, they are expertly trained 2,000 words (500 words per joining the APU. Officers who
in advanced levels of conflict section) covering the following are only response trained will
need to pass this check run
resolution and de-escalation,
which means that it is incredibly prior to offer off employment.
rare for an officer to have to • OHU appointment Prior to this
appointment, officers will have
discharge their firearm to achieve
a peaceful conclusion. had to complete a forwarded
We’re looking for officers with GP questionnaire and have it
a strong and analytical mind as signed by their GP. This is likely
to incur a charge which will not
well as emotional awareness, as
firearms officers require the ability be paid by BCH.
to process significant amounts of • PSD check – PSD will complete
relevant transferee checks.
information dynamically and then
take reasoned and defensible If you have a current live
action under pressure. complaint, please contact PSD
The firearm is another tool in the direct to discuss as we do not
have access to this restricted
armoury in protecting the public,
but the most important element information. Vetting must be in
is the mind. They will be looking place prior to joining the APU.
to take all possible eventualities Stage 4 – transferee course
into consideration, assessing the Those successful will be invited
information available, measuring to join the relevant police service
the risks and determining the best and will undergo a structured
course of action; all before the transferee course based out of
use of a firearm. Bedfordshire Police HQ and the
For further information about APU Firearms Training Centre.
the ARVO roles then please email This will cover all aspects of the
the Armed Policing Inspector NPFTC to ensure standardisation
of tactics.
WWW.PFOA.CO.UK
