WEST MIDLANDS POLICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE: Chief Firearms Instructor Band E

LPU/DEPARTMENT: Operations Firearms Unit

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Superintendent Operations Department

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Sergeant, Constable and Police Staff Firearms Instructors; Business Support Manager; Armourer.

AIM OF JOB: Management of the Firearms Training Unit in WMP. Management of training for all AFOs & Firearms Commanders

VETTING LEVEL: SC level

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGING STAFF

▪ Manage and develop staff within the unit. ▪ Manage Policy Compliance Unit. ▪ Maintain an awareness of staff welfare needs. ▪ Monitor the supervision of officers and police staff receiving training. ▪ Monitor the delivery of training. ▪ Manage staff performance ,ensuring that annual and interim meetings take place and objectives are agreed and actioned. ▪ Identify strengths, weaknesses and training needs. ▪ Implement and monitor the West Midlands Police Equal Opportunities Policy with regard to managing staff and provision of services.

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ADMINISTRATION

▪ To oversee the collation and production of performance and statistical returns. ▪ To be responsible for the management of devolved budgets. ▪ To represent the force at local, regional and national conferences where applicable to the post holder ▪ To provide reports and comprehensive working papers including making recommendations for improvements or amendments to systems within the department. ▪ Plan and prepare annual Firearms Training plan. ▪ Ensure compliance with College of Policing Firearms Training Licensing requirements and submission of annual Quality Assurance Management Systems documentation. ▪ Evaluate all firearms refresher training. Signing of all Risk Assessments. ▪ Evaluate all firearm training - new learning ▪ Process paper work and maintain records of training given utilising computer data base system JML Chronicle. ▪ Prepare reports for Command Team and Operations Leadership Team. ▪ Ensure that Health and Safety requirements are compiled with. ▪ To promote and comply with Business Continuity Management as it affects WMP in relation to planning and service delivery in compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 ▪ To comply with the requirements of WMP's policies on Drug and Alcohol testing – requirements in respect of specific posts/ roles are described in the policies which are available on the Force Intranet.

DEALING WITH PEOPLE

▪ Frequently required to negotiate and influence at a senior level internally and externally to the organisation. ▪ Manage police and police staff. ▪ Interview applicants for posts within the department. ▪ Interview applicants for firearms courses and review their suitability throughout, and deliver training to those officers selected. ▪ Liaise with LPUs and Departments within WMP. ▪ Liaise with outside agencies. ▪ Liaise with other forces, National Training Centres and College of Policing National Working Groups. ▪ Attend and represent WMP at regional and national conferences and meetings. ▪ To promote and comply with WMP's policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others. ▪ Attend National High Risk Tactical Advisory Meetings ▪ Attend National Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officer Group Meetings. ▪ Take part in contract negotiations with external suppliers for the purchase of equipment including weaponry, ammunition and kit.

OPERATIONAL DUTIES

▪ Carry out duties as Force Post Incident Manager and provide support, advice and assistance to firearms operations and OFU inspectors. ▪ To take necessary steps to ensure staff are fully trained, understand and apply relevant Force processes and procedures in relation to the collection, recording, evaluation and/or shared of information in compliance with the Code of Practice on Management of Police Information 2005, Data Protection Act 1998, and the Freedom of Information Act 2005 as appropriate. ▪ Chair or take a lead role on local, regional and national conferences and meetings.

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OTHER RESOURCES

▪ Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the Firearms Training Complex. ▪ Manage the Armoury based at Park Lane in line with College of Policing Licensing requirements. ▪ Ensure the safe storage and maintenance of weapons and ammunition, and the security of the firearms complex. ▪ Ensure the maintenance of vehicles and all other equipment allocated to the training unit. ▪ Perform the role of National Armed Policing Expert when called upon by National Armed Policing- Representation during court proceeding i.e. Inquests or Trials following police shootings.

POLICY/PLANNING

▪ Provide Firearms Training data and policy for the annual Armed Policing Strategic Firearms Threat and Risk Assessment. ▪ Represent the force at strategic and national firearms meetings. ▪ Devise and update working practice within the department including range safety. ▪ Devise means of income generation. ▪ Have responsibility for sign off of risk relating to firearms elements of national exercising taking place in WMP force area.

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Uses legal knowledge to good operational Knowledge of training and assessment styles effect e.g. Armed Policing Authorised and methods. Professional Practice document.

Detailed knowledge of the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum.

Detailed knowledge of WMP operational procedures.

Knowledge of firearms tactics and tactical Knowledge of full range of firearms tactics options. available to UK policing.

Knowledge of principles of various types of firearms and their use.

Knowledge of the management of firearms incidents.

Knowledge of force policy on firearms responsibilities.

Ability to confidentially interact with senior officers and leaders.

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TRAINING /EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Must be or have been in the last 5 years an Accredited in advanced firearms tactics and Authorised Firearms Officer. specialisms.

Must be a current and accredited National A1/Training Assessment and Quality Assurance Firearms Instructor. Assessor qualified.

Minimum of two years’ experience in the role of Chief Firearms Instructor within the last 12 Level 3 Award in Education & Teaching. months.

Must have experience at supervisory level in a Firearms Team environment.

Competence in Health and Safety Management (Minimum: IOSH trained).

Ability to work without supervision.

This job description records the principal responsibilities of the job at the date shown. The job description will be updated from time to time in conjunction with the post holder to reflect changes.

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Middle Manager (Chief Inspector / Inspector and police staff middle manager) Serving the public Demonstrates a real belief in public service, focusing on what matters to the public and will best serve their interests. Ensures that all staff understand the expectations, changing needs and concerns of different communities, and strive to address them. Builds public confidence by actively engaging with different communities, partners and stakeholders. Identifies the best way to deliver services to different communities. Understands partners' perspectives and priorities, and works co-operatively with them to deliver the best possible overall service to the public. Leading change Positive about change, adapting to changing circumstances and encouraging flexibility in others. Identifies and implements improvements to service delivery, engaging people in the change process and encouraging them to contribute ideas. Finds more cost-effective ways to do things, taking an innovative approach to solving problems and considers radical alternatives. Asks for and acts on feedback, learning from experience and continuing to develop own professional skills and knowledge.

Leading people Inspires people to meet challenging goals, maintaining the momentum of change. Gives direction and states expectations clearly. Talks positively about policing, creating enthusiasm and commitment. Motivates staff by giving genuine praise, highlighting success and recognising good performance. Gives honest and constructive feedback to help people understand their strengths and weaknesses. Invests time in developing people by coaching and mentoring them, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging staff to take on new responsibilities.

Managing Performance Translates strategy into specific plans and actions, effectively managing competing priorities with available resources. Takes a planned and organised approach to achieving objectives, defining clear timescales and outcomes. Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and ensure maximum value for money is achieved. Demonstrates forward thinking, anticipating and dealing with issues before they occur. Delegates responsibilities appropriately and empowers others to make decisions. Monitors progress and holds people to account for delivery, highlighting good practice and effectively addressing underperformance.

Professionalism Acts with integrity, in line with the values and ethical standards of the Police Service. Acts on own initiative to address issues, showing energy and determination to get things done. Takes ownership for resolving problems, demonstrating courage and resilience in dealing with difficult and challenging situations. Upholds professional standards, acting as a role model to others and challenging unprofessional conduct or discriminatory behaviour. Asks for and acts on feedback, learning from experience and continuing to develop own professional skills and knowledge. Remains calm and professional under pressure, defusing conflict and being prepared to make unpopular decisions or take control when required.

Decision making Gathers, verifies and assesses all appropriate and available information to gain an accurate understanding of situations. Considers a range of possible options, evaluating evidence and seeking advice where appropriate. Makes clear, timely, justifiable decisions, reviewing these as necessary. Balances risks, costs and benefits, thinking about the wider impact of decisions. Exercises discretion and applies professional judgement, ensuring actions and decisions are proportionate and in the public interest.

Working with others Builds effective working relationships with people through clear communication and a collaborative approach. Maintains visibility by regularly interacting and talking with people. Consults widely and involves people in decision-making, speaking to people in a way they understand and can engage with. Treats people with respect and dignity regardless of their background or circumstances, promoting equality and the elimination of discrimination. Treats people as individuals, showing tact, empathy and compassion. Sells ideas convincingly, setting out the benefits of a particular approach, and striving to reach mutually beneficial solutions. Expresses own views positively and constructively, and fully commits to team decisions.

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Business Support Job Family Band E

Band E Purpose

ROLE & SCOPE

Overall responsibility for the provision of an administrative or specialist support service to include the maintenance and development of policy, systems and procedures, performance management, together with the efficient and effective use of resources. The development and supervision of staff when required. Postholder is responsible to the department head but will be expected to work without direct supervision and will be required to make decisions using own initiative and experience.

BAND E PURPOSE Responsibilities:

1 Generic Elements of Role As per Band D plus (where appropriate to the role):

 To provide technical and business support to the formulation of the Business Plan  Share responsibility for the management of the self-inspection process thorough the Business Excellence Model and other audit and review methods, in line with the principles of Best Value  To be responsible for the development and implementation of policy  To oversee the collation and production of performance and statistical returns  To be responsible for the management of devolved budgets  To represent the force at local, regional and national conferences where applicable to the postholder  To provide reports and comprehensive working papers including making recommendations for improvements or amendments to systems within the department

2 Resource Management The post holder will have responsibility for the control and management of resources, and are likely to have budgetary responsibility. They will advise on future requirements within the department, scope and gain agreement for budgets within the area under their control

3 People Management/Supervision The post holder will normally be responsible for the supervision, management and development of staff, or will work at a higher technical level carrying out the role of ‘Force expert’ in a defined field of expertise, advising and gaining the support of other people where there is no line management responsibility, but the consequences of the management of people may have a bearing outside the confines of the role

4 Planning and organising Plan and organise individual or team activity with an appreciation of longer term issues. Likely to lead and manage projects which are complex and significant in terms of time and financial resources

5 Contacts/Liaison They will have regular contact with senior management within West Midlands Police and also at a national and regional level, representing and promoting the department, providing a specialist input. Able to participate in local, national and regional

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Conferences

6 Analysis, Reporting and Documentation Identify and review information/data needs for appropriate teams/projects managed to ensure efficiency, legality and security are maintained. Develop new systems and processes for a department or West Midlands wide project, taking into account multiple factors, analysing complex data and carrying out feasibility studies as required. Report on matters relating to functional products managed using management techniques, to support informed decision making. Provide specialist information and/or advice to assist and influence senior colleagues/customers to make decisions relating to significant business issues. Ability to interpret statistical data and advise management of trends. Interpret policy, legislation, regulations and national codes of practice, advising on the implications of non-compliance, responding to and applying necessary changes in area of work

7 MOPI standards

 Treat data quality as a priority  Ensure staffs responsible for collecting, recording, evaluating  are reviewing police information are trained in line with the  relevant strategy and systems  Ensure all staff are trained in the use of Information  Sharing Agreements (ISAs) and sharing principles  Ensure all authorised ISA’s are held and managed centrally  Support all staff to share appropriately

8 Negotiation/ Persuasion Likely to undertake the negotiation of contracts and development of relationships, ensuring suppliers comply with agreed service levels

9 Health and Safety The postholder will ensure that all persons under their control are aware of their obligations to maintain a healthy and safe working environment. They will ensure that processes are in place to identify new health and safety legislation, policy or guidelines and review legislation/policy and the impact that it will have in the workplace. The postholder will disseminate changes in policy to managers/supervisors ensuring that they understand the actions they are required to take and review the effectiveness of actions taken in relation to health and safety issues, ensuring a clear audit trail exists. The postholder will respond promptly and positively to any breaches in health and safety

10 Diversity The postholder will be expected to monitor areas of under representation and disadvantage within their sphere of work. They will identify barriers and develop and implement positive action initiatives to address the issues identified, as well as demonstrating leadership in setting standards of behaviour and conduct.

11 Investors In People (IIP) The postholder will ensure departmental strategy has measurable performance objectives, and ensure all staff have equality of opportunity to learn and develop. They will recognise the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by managers to lead, manage and develop staff effectively and ensure that they have these capabilities. They will understand their own effectiveness in leading, managing and developing staff, and will promote ownership and responsibility by encouraging staff to be involved in decision-making. They will quantify how learning and development has improved individual, departmental and force performance

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12 Continuous Improvement Revise or develop procedure and policy for approval and contribute to their successful implementation in order to deliver appropriate benefits and ensure external (e.g. legislative) requirements are met. Provide and disseminate specialist/technical advice on issues relating to the department, interpreting or assessing customer needs and exercising judgement to make decisions when solutions are not obvious

Roles in this family are characterised by the provision of a range of services in support of the whole of West Midlands Police. The work may involve administrative support, specialist advice, project management and the development and implementation of systems or policy, in order to support the management of the Force in achieving strategic goals.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND DELIVERY

1 Postholder will typically be professionally qualified, plus experience in similar/related roles or have a proven track record of relevant work experience demonstrating deep, specialised and/or broad knowledge of a field of work. Should possess a relevant qualification to the role.

2 Evidence of successfully managing and developing staff with clear accountability for their performance

3 Evidence of successfully completing management reports, policy documents and comprehensive working papers including recommendations and implementation of documents

4 Evidence of successful interpretation and application of relevant legislation, including contributing to new legislation / national bodies

5 Must have effective communication and presentation skills

6 Able to use IT and software packages where appropriate

7 Evidence of successfully managing devolved budgets and knowledge of force financial regulations and procedures where applicable to the post

8 To attend local, regional, national conferences and act as a force representative

HIGHER LEVEL

Business Support Job Family Band E

As above plus: (where appropriate to the role)

1 Frequently produce management reports, policy documents and comprehensive working papers including recommendations and implementation of documents

2 An in-depth understanding and working knowledge of the Business Excellence Model and the tools used for auditing purposes in relation to Best Value

3 Chair or take a lead role on local, regional and national conferences

4 Frequently required to negotiate and influence at a senior level within the organisation

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