Police Officer Transferees

We welcome applications from those who are currently serving, or have previously served, as a police officer. Joining the CNC will be a fantastic opportunity for you to be a part of our ever-evolving force, where you will cultivate new skills and expand upon your existing experience in a unique and agile environment.

We are looking for those who will positively contribute to the delivery of our mission, ambition, operational delivery and support the values of the CNC. Within the CNC, our people are our most important asset and we are therefore committed to providing continued world-class firearms training, career development opportunities and support throughout.

Our Transferee process covers the recruitment and selection of police officers from:

• Home Office Forces
• Police Scotland
• Police Service of Northern Ireland
• British Transport Police (BTP)
• Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)

What could you expect if you do decide to transfer to the CNC? Transferees who join the CNC will, in the majority of cases, have the salary and annual leave entitlements they had at their last force honoured – meaning you can start with us on exactly the same pay and entitlements. If you have recently retired or left the police service, you may also be able to join on your previous conditions.

You will work a four on/four off 12-hour shift pattern, considered one of the most desirable in the policing world and allowing for an excellent work/life balance. Although overtime is available, you will start and finish at your allotted times so you can plan your personal life accordingly around your shifts.

You will also be based in some of the most stunning parts of the country with beautiful scenery on your doorstep. And after you complete your six-month probation, you can apply to join one of our specialist departments such as the Strategic Escort Group or our Dog Section, depending on which unit you are based at and vacancies available. Or you can specialise yourself by training to become an Enhanced Carbine officer, a Police Medic or a nationally accredited Police Firearms Instructor.

Eligibility

• Currently serving as a police officer with one of the aforementioned forces
• Satisfactorily completed your probation period
• Have less than 12 months' break in service at the point of receiving a formal conditional offer of employment*
• Must not have any outstanding complaints, disciplinary or criminal cases

*A police officer with more than 12 months and less than five years break in service will be recognised as a re-joiner.

All standard entry requirements for Authorised Firearms Officers can be found here

Recruitment process

Application:

All applicants are required to complete an online application form for your preferred location. All applications will be that will be shortlisted utilising the nationally approved eligibility criteria. This includes but is not limited to; nationality Right to Work, Extremist Group Memberships, substance misuse, criminal convictions, financial checks, and tattoos.

Values Based Interview:

Applicants who successfully pass the shortlisting process will be invited to a Values Based Interview at one of our recruitment days. Applicants will be assessed on suitability for appointment against the competency and values framework; along with being based upon the role profile of an AFO, the policing Code of Ethics, policing principles, and College of Policing standards on respect for race and diversity.

You can find more information on the CNC's values and Code of Ethics here

Pre-employment assessments:

Those successful at Interview stage will be invited to attend our pre-employment assessments including:

• Medical assessment - you'll be required to obtain a signed medical declaration from your GP and a signed opticians form to support this
• Fitness test - you must satisfactorily meet the CNC Medical Standards for an AFO and attain 7.6 in the Multi-Stage Fitness Test (MSFT), which can be held at any point during your recruitment process
• Firearms assessment * - this is a practical assessment designed to test manual dexterity and the ability to listen and follow instructions

*Those who are already Authorised Firearms Officers (AFO) and Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) trained and can evidence valid qualifications will not be required to undertake this assessment

Vetting:

All applicants will need to satisfy the CNC's vetting standards which will include reference checks from current and previous employers. Alongside this, the CNC’s Professional Standards Department (PSD) will contact your current or previous force to conduct a complaints and misconduct check to satisfy the CNC that no new incidences have occurred that would prevent an individual joining the CNC, since the original check. 

Training - Initial Foundation Programme (IFP):

Those successful throughout the recruitment process will be required to complete either a 4 week or 19 week residential IFP, which will be determined based upon previous qualifications.

Applicants who can demonstrate they hold a valid and current firearms qualification, or the expiry is no greater than 12 months at the point of joining the CNC, will be evaluated against the role profile to determine the length and which aspects of the IFP are required.

Applicants must provide copies of their training records to support this evaluation.

All successful applicants will be required to complete a six-month probation period.

If you are looking to return to the CNC, we want to hear from you!

To find out more information on our current vacancies or if you have any questions regarding the Transferee process, our Recruitment Team are here to help. You can contact us at jobs@cnc.police.uk or 03303 135 401