Police Constable AFO Dounreay - 2025

Overview

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally as the United Kingdom’s leading organisation for protective policing of the civil nuclear industry and other critical national infrastructure. We recruit skilled and committed professionals to our team to support this mission.

As a CNC Police Officer, you will be part of a highly trained, professional team delivering 24/7 armed response; patrolling and protecting nuclear sites, facilities and materials, and working with local Home Office Police Forces. You may also be deployed as part of the National Strategic Armed Policing Reserve and other national operations as required.

Your training includes a 19-week residential Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) with comprehensive Authorised Firearms training. You do not need prior policing experience to join us.

We offer local training options for candidates in Caithness, with at least one local course each year (excluding the first week in Oxfordshire). Recruitment will discuss your preference for a local course and note this in your application.

After a 2-year probationary period, you’ll be eligible to apply for specialist roles to further policing skills (e.g., Dog Handler, Special Branch, Firearms Instructor, or Strategic Escort Group Officer).

We uphold high standards, values and a professional Code of Ethics. You are responsible for demonstrating these standards at all times. For more information about the CNC AFO Role Profile or the CNC Careers Website, please review the available resources in our recruitment materials.

Applicants must be 18 years old and hold a full manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 armed response and patrols to protect nuclear sites, facilities and materials.
• Collaborate with local Home Office Police Forces and Community members as part of broader policing efforts.
• Contribute to national operations and deployments as required (e.g., Strategic Armed Policing Reserve).
• Undergo comprehensive training and continuous professional development, including firearms instruction.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 18 years old or older with a full manual driving licence.
• Willingness to undertake a 19-week residential Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) and firearms training.
• Ability to attend a local training course where available; discussion with recruitment about delivery location.
• Eligibility for vetting to national standards if your application is successful.

Benefits

• 200 hours annual leave per year, increasing with length of service (up to 240 hours after ten years).
• Generous pension scheme with employee and employer contributions.
• Starting salary of £31,164, increasing to £32,472 after 2-year probation, with potential to reach up to £50,256 after several pay progression years.
• Free parking at sites and some locations with free gym facilities.
• Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing policies, including parental and adoption leave and shared parental leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Blue Light Card discounts.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Application notes

If your application is successful, you will be vetted to national standards. For more information on the vetting process, review the provided resources and contact the CNC Careers team if you have questions (jobs@cnc.police.uk).