Post Title: Public and Personal Safety Trainer / CED Taser Instructor
Type of contract: Full time/ Tuesday to Friday - 0700-1700
Rank/Grade: Police Constable
Directorate/Department: Professionalism and Trust – Learning and Organisational Development
Vetting level required: RV/CTC
Location: New Street
Salary: Constable
Statement of expectation for the role:
In this role, you will be responsible for the development, preparation, and delivery of both national and local mandatory training to warranted Police Officers, Special Constables, PCSOs, Police Staff Investigators, DDOs, and Civilian staff. This will include delivering training across a variety of learning environments to ensure operational competence, officer safety, and compliance with national standards.
The role requires a flexible approach to working patterns, including the delivery of training during some weekends to meet the operational needs of the Special Constabulary.
You will have responsibility for the design, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of Public and Personal Safety Training (PPST) and CED Taser training. This includes maintaining and updating curriculum documentation, learning outcomes, lesson plans, risk assessments, and associated training materials to ensure they remain current, effective, and aligned with national guidance and organisational priorities.
A key aspect of the role will be promoting, developing, and continuously improving the PPST and CED Taser training provision. You will be expected to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the Public and Personal Safety Manual and the CED Taser curriculum and to be fully competent in all skills and techniques contained within these programmes. You will also be responsible for ensuring best practice, consistency of delivery, and adherence to governance and quality assurance processes.
Applications from female officers are especially welcome.
Essential Criteria:
- Constable confirmed in rank having achieved Full Operation Competence (FOC)
- Must be available for assessment/interview date.
- Good Knowledge of the Public and Personal Safety Manual
- Good Practitioner of Techniques
- Current Authorised Taser User, or a previously authorised and experienced Taser User with a demonstrably proficient training record
Desirable:
- PPST Instructor with additional Scenario Based Training accreditation.
- CED Taser Instructor
- Training Qualification – Level 4 Learning and Development or equivalent
- IOSH/NEBOSH qualified
Description of Department:
Learning and Organisational Development, responsible for delivering training to the force.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework and be expected to partake in a presentation/assessment.
Officers interested in the role can contact Sgt Garry Shuttleworth (PPST) or Sgt Toby Knight (CED)
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Copilot, is permitted to review and edit application responses for spelling, grammar, and clarity. However, all responses must accurately reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience and must not be generated by AI or contain plagiarised content. Applications found to include plagiarism or AI-generated content will be withdrawn.
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact: Garry Shuttleworth or Toby Knight.
The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October at 12:00pm (Midday).
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
Please note that your application will not be considered without the completed endorsement form. Please ensure you leave enough time for your verifiers and senior leaders to complete the support of your application before the closing date.
Please note if you are a student officer and have not yet completed your probationary period, please contact your supervisor prior to submitting your application, to check your eligibility.
Please note Officers who are not within 3 months of completing their tenure period will not be eligible to apply for internal roles. This applies only to Officers who are not currently working within this Directorate.
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Public and Personal Safety Trainer / CED Taser Instructor (Internal Only) employer: City of London Police
The City of London Police is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and access to various staff support networks, employees are empowered to thrive while contributing to the safety of one of the UK's most dynamic cities. The commitment to diversity and community engagement makes this role not just a job, but a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference.
