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 THE PROVISION OF PROTECTIVE POLICING FOR THE CIVIL NUCLEAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER CRITICAL NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE. GIVEN THE CRITICAL NATURE OF OUR WORK, IT’S VITAL THAT WE RECRUIT SKILLED AND COMMITTED PROFESSIONALS TO OUR TEAM.

Our role in protecting the nation’s security is unique, which is why being a CNC Police Officer is about so much more than traditional policing. You’ll become part of a highly trained, well-disciplined, and professional team working from our Operational Units as part of a team to provide 24/7 armed response; patrolling and protecting nuclear sites, facilities and materials, as well as patrolling in the local communities and working with local Home Office Police Forces. We play a key role in the Strategic Armed Policing Reserve and have been deployed across the country as part of Operation Temperer in response to terrorist attacks.
Upon joining the CNC you’ll be enrolled onto the Level Four Non Home Office Police Officer apprenticeship. This is a two year apprenticeship; the first 19 weeks will be a residential Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) which will include our world-class comprehensive Authorised Firearms training; we give our officers everything they need to become some of the most highly trained firearms professionals in the country, so there’s no need for you to have any prior policing experience when joining us.
At the end of the IFP you will be posted to your nominated location and, in the remaining 20 months as an operational Authorised Firearms Officer, you’ll complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your policing ability. Towards the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll take an End Point Assessment, upon successful completion of this you’ll be confirmed in rank as a Police Constable.
After your 2-year probationary period, you’ll be eligible to apply for a role in one of our specialist areas to enhance your policing skills further, such as Dog Handler, Special Branch, Firearms Instructor or Strategic Escort Group Officer.
As police officers the public expect us to display the highest standards, values and professional qualities at all times. The CNC values and Code of Ethics applies to all police officers and sets out the principles standards of behaviour we expect to see, and you are responsible for displaying and delivering to the highest standards.
For more information, please click here to view the CNC AFO Role Profile or find out more about the CNC on our Careers Website

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