NEOF - PC Authorised Firearms Office Counter Terrorism

Join The Force Protecting With Purpose

"Protecting with Purpose" isn't just our mission, it's the driving force behind everything we do at the Ministry of Defence Police. As an experienced police officer, you have the skills and professionalism we need to protect Britain's defence community, capabilities and assets. This Authorised Firearms Officer Counter Terrorism (AFO CT) role offers you the opportunity to apply your policing expertise in a unique Defence environment, working alongside dedicated colleagues who contribute directly to national security. If you're looking for a career move with clear purpose and the chance to develop specialist skills, the Ministry of Defence Police provides a meaningful opportunity to serve your country in armed policing that protects what matters most.

Job description

Being an AFO CT with the Ministry of Defence Police is not a typical policing role – it's an opportunity to specialise in counter terrorism duties, armed protection and safeguarding some of the nation's most sensitive assets.

Every day, your work will have a direct impact on national security. You can expect to:

• perform armed patrols and frontline response to incidents within the Defence estate,

• maintain firearms and fitness qualifications,

• engage with communities, victims and witnesses,

• gather intelligence, conduct investigations and manage evidence,

• apply problem solving and evidence-based policing methods.

Role type 

Police Constable - Authorised Firearms Officer Counter Terrorism

Salary 

£32,100 - £47,743 (depending on location and allowances).

Find out more about what we offer.

Hours 

40 hours 

Locations

Scotland

HMNB Clyde, Clyde

RNAD Coulport, Coulport

North West, England

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

North East, England

Menwith Hill, Harrogate

Fylingdales, Whitby

Central West, England

Hereford, Herefordshire

Raynesway, Derby

Central East, England

Alconbury, Cambridgeshire

Croughton, Northamptonshire

Mildenhall, Suffolk

London, England

Whitehall

Central South, England

AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire

AWE Burghfield, Berkshire

South East, England

Oakhanger, Hampshire

HMNB Portsmouth, Hampshire

Porton Down, Wiltshire

South West, England

Corsham, Wiltshire

HMNB Devonport, Plymouth

Fairford, Gloucestershire

Welford, Berkshire

Ready to protect what matters most?

Start your journey today.

Check you meet our eligibility requirements, explore the recruitment process, then request your application pack.

If you consider yourself eligible to apply, you can now request an application form by emailing: MDP-Resourcing-GMB@mod.gov.uk. Please provide details on your current rank and force (or most recent), when requesting an application pack.

You will need to complete the form electronically and return, with copies of required documentation to: MDP-RecruitmentEnquiries-GMB@mod.gov.uk

Your career in Defence policing begins here.