£28,551 - £46,044 (Dependent on previous service) per annum and generous benefits package
FTU Scotland is based in the Far North of Scotland in Caithness, adjacent to the Dounreay Nuclear Site.
Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally as the United Kingdom’s leading organisation for the provision of protective policing for the civil nuclear industry and other critical national infrastructure. Given the critical nature of our work, it’s vital that we recruit skilled and committed professionals to our team. We play a key role in the Strategic Armed Policing Reserve and have been deployed across the country as part of Operation Temperer in response to terrorist attacks.
Our role in protecting the UKs national security is unique. This crucial role as a CNC National Firearms Instructor (NFI) will include supporting all aspects of firearms training delivery; the coaching of both tactical and range training; classroom-based training; designing training content; lesson preparation and AFO assessments.
You will support, develop, and facilitate the coaching of firearms tactics and weapon handling to a broad range of officers. From those on Initial Firearms Courses, to experienced Firearms Officers completing refresher training and specialist courses.
We currently offer 3 x pathways for those interested in joining us as an NFI:
1. Current and competent National Firearms Instructor from other Police Forces
2. NFIs with experience in the delivery of firearms training within the last 30 months
3. Police Officers who have been operational AFO/ARV or AFO/CT within the last 18 months and are willing to complete a National Firearms Instructors Course to become a NFI
FTU Scotland is based in the Far North of Scotland in Caithness, adjacent to the Dounreay Nuclear Site. It has an outdoor 50m modern range and a new Tactical Training Facility. Caithness is the most Northern County on mainland Scotland and has a small population of 24000. House prices are below UK averages and Caithness has some of the best beaches and scenery in Scotland. The Northern Lights are frequently seen from various sites in Caithness. Thurso, one of the two main towns, is famous for excellent surfing conditions and holds the UK Pro Surf Tour every October as well as the European Surfing Championships. If you like the outdoors and want to escape the city life it’s a great place to be. Both Thurso and Wick are on the famous NC500 drive. Wick has a small airport with connections to Aberdeen and onwards and Inverness Airport has good connections. Finally, as the song ‘Come over the Ord’ says “You will always be welcome in Caithness”.
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You must have a full manual driving licence.
Benefits of working for the CNC:
4. 25 days (200 hours) per year annual leave, plus bank holidays
5. Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution)
6. Recognition of previous service for annual leave and salary
7. Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies
8. Free parking at all sites
9. Free gym at some sites
10. Cycle to Work scheme
11. Officers and staff also have the opportunity to join the national Blue Light Card scheme which offers discounts on a variety of products and services to those working in the emergency services, NHS, and Armed Forces
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At CNC we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.
Through the dedicated commitment of our affinity networks, ED&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our ED&I commitments, ensuring the CNC is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.
Please review the video links below which will give you an overview of the vetting process that you will be required to go through if you are successful in your application to join the CNC:
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If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with us at