Authorised Firearms Officers
Are you a Home Office Authorised Firearms Officer looking to take the next steps in your policing career?
We are seeking AFOs from other forces to join our Operational Policing Units (OPUs).
As an Authorised Firearms Officer with us, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team not only providing 24/7 Armed Response cover, but also contributing to road safety, proactively policing the road network, investigating road traffic collisions, responding to emergency calls and supporting local policing.
AFO Recruitment - are you looking for a new challenge?
This is a very exciting time to join West Mercia Police, with an unrivalled opportunity to develop your career and help shape our service to be fit for the future.
Recruitment and retention of Authorised Firearms Officers is a policing priority for West Mercia Police and in return, while our Health and Wellbeing Plan is designed to fully support our Authorised Firearms Officers and help them to maintain their work-life balance.
Firearms officers require the ability to process significant amounts of information dynamically and then take reasoned and defensible action under pressure. The firearm is but another tool in the armoury in protecting the public, but the most important element is the mind. Taking all possible eventualities into consideration, assessing the information available, measuring the risks and determining the best course of action. All before the use of a firearm.
How to Apply?
If you are an experienced Authorised Firearms Officer and wish to apply, click apply now below.
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If you have any other queries, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected].