Train to be an Authorised Firearms Officer
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If you haven’t done so already, please take a tour of all the information throughout the website, where you’ll hear from our people on life in the MDP, be guided through the application and training processes, and learn about who we are, what we do, and where an MDP career could take you.
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We have projected vacancies for New Recruits at AWE Aldermaston and Burghfield near Reading and Porton Down in Wiltshire. Read on to find out about our online briefing sessions, pre-application workshops and what you need to do to apply.
Meet us online
Join us at one of our online briefing sessions to learn about our unique role, what we offer and what the application process involves. This is also an opportunity for you to meet serving MDP officers and ask any questions you have about joining our Force.
The online briefing sessions will take place on 14. 15 and 16 May 2024 via Microsoft Teams, and last approximately two hours. There is a limit of 950 spaces so allocation will be on a first come first served basis.
To take part in one of these sessions and reserve your place, you must complete this form by 12 noon on Thursday 9th May 2024
When completing the form, please ensure to record your details accurately and indicate which of the sessions you wish to attend.
If you have any questions about our online briefing sessions, please contact the MDP Recruitment Team.
How to apply
Pre-application workshop
All candidates wishing to apply to join MDP as a new recruit, must attend a pre-application workshop before proceeding to the application stage.
During the workshop you will receive detailed information about the application stages, and the entry requirements for the roles advertised. There will also be time for you to ask questions.
The workshops will take place on 4, 5, 6 and 8 June, via Microsoft Teams, and last approximately two hours. There is a limit of 950 spaces so allocation will be on a first come first served basis.
To register to attend a workshop you must complete this form by 23:45 on Sunday 2nd June 2024.
When completing the form, please ensure to record your details accurately and indicate which workshop you wish to attend.
Pre-screening
Following attendance at a pre-application workshop, you’ll receive a pre-sift form to complete and return within 48 hours, upon which you will be asked to confirm your eligibility.
If you meet our eligibility requirements, we will then send you an application form to complete.
To note:
Posts at the Atomic Weapons Establishment sites, at Aldermaston and Burghfield, will require successful completion of the Developed Vetting (DV) clearance process.
We value difference in our force with a difference
We know that creating a diverse workforce, representative of the communities that we serve, is essential. People join us from all walks of life and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and culture, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, and individuality is truly appreciated.
Staff networks play an important part in supporting an inclusive culture in the MDP. These include our Gender, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), LGBT+ and Disability and Wellbeing networks, alongside our Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing sessions.
Advice and support are available throughout the recruitment process for those underrepresented in our organisation.
To make contact, email MDP-PositiveActionGMB@mod.gov.uk
Read more on our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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