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Civil Nuclear Constabulary Police Officers – Recruiting now across UK

Category: Job Finding Publish date: 24/11/2019

Civil Nuclear Constabulary Police Officers – Recruiting now across UK IT'S OUR MISSION TO DETER ANY THREAT TO NUCLEAR MATERIAL, WHETHER STATIC OR IN TRANSIT. 

From firearms to finance, there’s more than one way to join the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC). And with 12 locations across the country, you won’t have to look far. 

Police Officers 

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police force, keeping the nation safe from harm by securing the integrity of civil nuclear material. Our primary function is the protection of licenced nuclear sites not used wholly or mainly for defence purposes and the safeguarding of nuclear material in the UK and elsewhere. 

New recruits will enter on an annual salary of £23,723 rising to £26,479 on successful completion of initial training course. On successful completion of two year’s probation it will rise to £28,018pa. Thereafter, salary will progress subject to satisfactory service. 

Opportunities 

We have a range of career opportunities for Police Officers in a variety of different teams, based at nuclear sites. Whether you are an experienced Police Officer or a new recruit, we will be able to offer you an opportunity that both tests your existing skills and enables you to develop new ones. 

As well as opportunities at operational units at a number of nuclear sites, we have a number of specialist teams that require specific expertise. Once you have successfully completed your probationary training, you could apply to join one of these teams, such as dog handling, marine escorts, armed response and special branch. 

The facts: we have some remote locations; you will need to live in close proximity of your allocated site and our officers work 12 hour shifts. 

The opportunities: 16 week foundation training course; unique firearms training and after 24 months you can apply to join one of our specialist teams such as firearms instructor, dog handler or escort team. 

You will be required to achieve medical and fitness standards as part of the application process, and these must be maintained and demonstrated throughout your career with the CNC. 

To request an informal chat, please email Jo Lucas Employer Relationship Manager South West ([email protected]) for the details for Simon Wright. 

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