New Recruit - PC Tactical Firearms Unit AFO CT
New Recruit - PC Tactical Firearms Unit AFO CT
Begin Your Career in Specialist Armed Policing
The Ministry of Defence Police Tactical Firearms Unit (TFU) is seeking new recruits to join one of the UK's most specialised armed policing capabilities. Based at AWE in Berkshire, you'll help protect nationally significant Defence assets whilst building world-class tactical skills from the very start of your policing career.
Following successful completion of your Recruit Training Program and Initial Firearms Course, you'll be allocated to your relevant section within the TFU and booked onto the next available TFU Initial Course. Ahead of this, you'll undertake daily duties and operational tasks supporting the AWE Group station roles, giving you valuable exposure to TFU operations and a range of development opportunities to support your journey into the team.
During this period, you'll remain under TFU line management and routinely work alongside operational teams for familiarisation and tasking opportunities. Working across the wider station environment will build your understanding of partner departments and the interoperability between teams that underpins an effective operational response.
You'll also be released for additional training to build your readiness for the TFU Initial Course, which may include further firearms training, a specialist tactical suitability assessment, achieving the Level 10.5 Multi-Stage Fitness Test, and development range packages. By the time you begin the TFU Initial Course, you'll have a solid grounding in station operations and strong working relationships to support your transition into a fully operational TFU role.
Learn more about the Tactical Firearms Unit.
Key responsibilities
Prevent unauthorised access to nuclear materials using nationally accredited training.
Maintain qualification across all weapon systems used.
Work in radioactive environments using full Radiological Protection Equipment.
Execute dynamic entry, hostage rescue, and complex security scenarios.
Make critical decisions under extreme pressure in scenarios of national importance.
Role type
Police Constable - Tactical Firearms Unit Authorised Firearms Officer Counter Terrorism
Permanent
Salary
£36,748 - £55,518 (location/allowance dependent)
Discover more about what we offer.
Hours
40 hours
Location
AWE Group, Berkshire
Training & Qualifications
Candidates must be qualified (or be willing to become qualified) and undertake training in the following capabilities:
AFO CT
Deliberate Search
Dynamic Search
CTSFO Qualification Shoot
Operational Firearms Commander (OFC)
Tactical Advisor (TacAD)
Taser
MSFT 10.5
Standard Response Driver
Advanced Police Driver
Method of Entry (MOE)
Police Medic or D13.2
Category C licence
AEP Launcher
Terms
Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and achieve 10.5 Multistage fitness test prior to employment.
Contact Us
Further information on the role can be requested from MDP-TFU-Recruitment-GMB@mod.gov.uk
Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to MDP-Resourcing-GMB@mod.gov.uk
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. Your career in Defence policing begins here.
