Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officer

• Deliver some of the most demanding and high‑risk operational policing
• Protect communities from the most serious threats, including terrorism
• Work collaboratively across six force areas for armed crime response, and nationally for counter‑terrorism operations

• Be nationally accredited to the appropriate CTSFO standard, with proven competence both tactically and in shooting
• Meet the minimum national fitness standards required for CTSFO roles
• Be medically fit for CTSFO duties
• Be serving in a recognised Home Office police force
• Have successfully completed the probationary period
• Demonstrate full competence against the Policing Professional Framework (PPF) for constable
• Have no live written improvement notices issued under the Police (Performance) Regulations 2012 or reduction in rank under those procedures in the previous 18 months
• Have no live written warning, final written warning or extended final written warning issued under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012

Additional specialist skills such as Tactical Advisor, OFC, EMOE, or Instructor

• Modern, well‑resourced environment that includes bespoke training centres, excellent equipment, advanced facilities, and comprehensive staff development pathways
• Exceptional variety and enhanced operational capability
• Direct pension transfer from one force to another