Vacancy Information
Operations Command, Sussex Police are seeking to recruit Police Officers from Home Office forces who are currently qualified in the ARV role profile or, who have been so in the last 12 months.
Vacancies in Gatwick, Burpham and Lewes TFU Base
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role and Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering Armed Response Officer duties within the airport footprint and across the wider Operations Command of Surrey and Sussex. This will include responding to spontaneous firearms incidents and on occasion, supporting other departments in the targeting and apprehension of dangerous and prolific offenders via planned activity.
In addition, there will be the opportunity to carry out high profile, armed patrols within the terminal buildings and road network at Gatwick, prioritising the safety of over 40 million members of the travelling public a year, and making the airport a hostile environment for terrorist and criminal activity.
Benefits will include an annual £2000 Southeast allowance, payable monthly and a firearms retention bonus of £2000 (£500 per quarter) payable after a year in post.
Delivering core policing duties and the skills and tactics commensurate with the ARV role profile, in accordance with Authorised Professional Practice, Armed Policing.
Conducting high profile armed patrols of Gatwick Airport, Burpham and Lewes TFU Base in response to the current threat to a key part of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for highly motivated, professional individuals who want to deliver on our force priorities: protect our communities, catch criminals, and deliver an outstanding service to both the public and our colleagues with whom we work daily.
• Essential Skills to include ARV Role profile holder or have been within the last 12 months, Advanced Driver.
• Desirable Skills to include Operational Firearms Commander and/or Tactical Advisor operational accreditation, National Firearms Instructor, Drone Operator, Discrete ARV (plain clothes) trained.
You will need to successfully complete the force vetting process to SC status which may take some time to complete; please bear this in mind when applying.
Depending on currency of your ARV role profile, if lapsed within the last 12 months, you may also need to complete a gap analysis of missed mandated refresher training. This will be managed by our Chief Firearms Instructor and our Firearms Training Manager. This may be conducted piecemeal or, as part of a block of training depending on the gap.
Further Information
For further information please contact:-
Inspector Oliver Fisher
Mobile – 07912895568
Email - oliver.fisher@sussex.police.uk
Harry Biggs
Landline - 01483 632286
Email - Harry.Biggs1@surrey.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
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