We are looking for a Firearms Enabling Officer to manage a team of officers engaged in providing enabling support to the NCA Armed Operations Policy, Compliance, Assurance and Threat to Life. The post holder will be responsible for the development of policies and operating procedures to ensure that appropriate standards are maintained and to provide advice on legislation, policy and tactical options to assist in the planning and implementation of investigations and operations. 

The successful candidate will possess a good understanding of criminal law and UK Legislation related to firearms and Threat to Life operations and demonstrable experience of management of risk in an operational environment. The post holder will also possess a good understanding of Authorised Professional Practice Armed Policing and the Code of Practice on Police use of Firearms. 

If you want to make the UK a safer place, apply today. See the candidate information pack for more detail. 

Experience Criteria 

You will be required to supply evidence of: 
 

• A good understanding of criminal law and UK legislation related to firearms and Threat to Life Operations
• Experience of management of risk in an operational environment
• Good understanding of Authorised Professional Practice Armed Policing and the Code of Practice on the Police use of Firearms

Licences

Candidates are required to hold the following licence: 
Full UK Driving Licence

Qualifications

• PIP2 accredited or a recognised qualification/ accreditation to investigate crime issued by a government body.

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

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

• National Insurance Number - Required for monitoring purposes only

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check