Police Constable - ARV - TFG (External Only)
City of London Police
Date: 6 hours ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Post Title: Police Constable - ARV – TFG (External Only)
Type of contract: Permanent – Full Time and Part Time **(Part time / flexible working opportunities will be considered within the role subject to review and approval. Any part time pattern must be compatible with the operational demand of the unit.)
Rank/Grade: PC
Directorate/Department: Tactical Firearms Group, Local Policing
Statement of expectation for the role: Minimum of 2 years
Vetting level required: MV/SC
Location: Bishopsgate Police Station
Salary: According to the National Police Pay Scales plus London Weighting and London Allowance. This post currently attracts a £3,000 per annum firearms payment.
Description Of Department
We are now welcoming applications from currently competent ARV officers to join our dedicated Tactical Firearms Group ARV teams. The ARVs provide the 24-hour firearms response to both spontaneous and planned operations in the City as well as supporting the Force in several other areas and across the Metropolitan policing area.
The TFG form part of the critical protection plan for national infrastructure within the City of London, including various tier 1 sites and crowded spaces.
This role also provides the opportunity to develop your Firearms career and undertake additional skills of Operational Firearms Commander (OFC), Tactical Advisor (TA), National Protection Officer (NPO) and National Firearms Instructor (NFI).
The City of London is the historic heart of London packed with history, commercial activity and culture. The City of London has a demographic profile which is not replicated anywhere else: a residential population of around 8,700 and over 500,000 as commuters arriving at their place of work daily and an additional 18 million visitors annually.
It has both a rich legacy of historic buildings and areas and a large number of iconic sites including St Paul’s, the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, and the Gherkin.
The City of London Police is proud to deliver an exceptional service and year on year we have risen to this challenge. We are committed to keeping those who live, work and visit the City safe and feeling safe, and protecting those from the threat of terrorism.
Essential
Eligibility Criteria:
We offer a number of benefits including a £3,000 annual firearms payment, London Allowance and London Weighting, a generous pension scheme, a free Oyster card for London (TFL) travel and subsidized national rail travel, which allows you to travel within a 70-mile radius.
Application And Training
Once you have submitted your application form your application will be subject to an eligibility process.
We will require an uploaded copy of the below records.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
A five-week (partly residential) transferee course once in post.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact
Insp Kev Thomas - [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 30th November 2025 at 12:00pm.
Interviews and fitness testing will take place in December 2025.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a program to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Benefits
We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with HR via [email protected]
The ATOC Rail Travel Concession allows regular serving police officers to travel on National Rail services within a 70 mile radius of London for a small monthly cost. This is a taxable benefit that the City of London Police negotiates and Officers make a contribution to the cost of the scheme. If you wish to confirm if your journey would be covered under this scheme, please contact HR Services directly as the 70 miles is an approximation. *
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office-based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force Has a Number Of Staff Support Networks That Can Offer You Support And Advice. Applicants Are Very Welcome To Contact The Networks Directly If They Need Any Support Or Ask Any Question Before They Apply. For Further Information On The Networks And Their Contact Details Please Visit
https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equality-and-diversity2/equality-and-diversity-support-networks/
Type of contract: Permanent – Full Time and Part Time **(Part time / flexible working opportunities will be considered within the role subject to review and approval. Any part time pattern must be compatible with the operational demand of the unit.)
Rank/Grade: PC
Directorate/Department: Tactical Firearms Group, Local Policing
Statement of expectation for the role: Minimum of 2 years
Vetting level required: MV/SC
Location: Bishopsgate Police Station
Salary: According to the National Police Pay Scales plus London Weighting and London Allowance. This post currently attracts a £3,000 per annum firearms payment.
Description Of Department
We are now welcoming applications from currently competent ARV officers to join our dedicated Tactical Firearms Group ARV teams. The ARVs provide the 24-hour firearms response to both spontaneous and planned operations in the City as well as supporting the Force in several other areas and across the Metropolitan policing area.
The TFG form part of the critical protection plan for national infrastructure within the City of London, including various tier 1 sites and crowded spaces.
This role also provides the opportunity to develop your Firearms career and undertake additional skills of Operational Firearms Commander (OFC), Tactical Advisor (TA), National Protection Officer (NPO) and National Firearms Instructor (NFI).
The City of London is the historic heart of London packed with history, commercial activity and culture. The City of London has a demographic profile which is not replicated anywhere else: a residential population of around 8,700 and over 500,000 as commuters arriving at their place of work daily and an additional 18 million visitors annually.
It has both a rich legacy of historic buildings and areas and a large number of iconic sites including St Paul’s, the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, and the Gherkin.
The City of London Police is proud to deliver an exceptional service and year on year we have risen to this challenge. We are committed to keeping those who live, work and visit the City safe and feeling safe, and protecting those from the threat of terrorism.
Essential
Eligibility Criteria:
- Accredited to national standards for the relevant ARVO role with a proven level of competence in training and operational deployment – including CBRN capability.
- Attain the minimum national fitness levels – JRFT 9.4.
- Medically fit for role profile.
- Serving in a recognised Home Office Force.
- Successfully completed probationary period.
- Operational Firearm Commander (OFC)
- National Protection Officer (NPO)
- Advanced Driver
- Firearms Tactical Advisor (TA).
We offer a number of benefits including a £3,000 annual firearms payment, London Allowance and London Weighting, a generous pension scheme, a free Oyster card for London (TFL) travel and subsidized national rail travel, which allows you to travel within a 70-mile radius.
Application And Training
Once you have submitted your application form your application will be subject to an eligibility process.
We will require an uploaded copy of the below records.
- ARVO training record
- Taser training record
- PPST/OST record
The application and interview will be tested under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
A five-week (partly residential) transferee course once in post.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact
Insp Kev Thomas - [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 30th November 2025 at 12:00pm.
Interviews and fitness testing will take place in December 2025.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a program to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Benefits
We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with HR via [email protected]
- In return, we will offer a number of benefits including a generous pension scheme, a free Oyster card for London (TFL) travel and subsidised national rail travel, which allows you to travel within a 70 mile radius. For further information please visit:
The ATOC Rail Travel Concession allows regular serving police officers to travel on National Rail services within a 70 mile radius of London for a small monthly cost. This is a taxable benefit that the City of London Police negotiates and Officers make a contribution to the cost of the scheme. If you wish to confirm if your journey would be covered under this scheme, please contact HR Services directly as the 70 miles is an approximation. *
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office-based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force Has a Number Of Staff Support Networks That Can Offer You Support And Advice. Applicants Are Very Welcome To Contact The Networks Directly If They Need Any Support Or Ask Any Question Before They Apply. For Further Information On The Networks And Their Contact Details Please Visit
https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equality-and-diversity2/equality-and-diversity-support-networks/
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