Hear about working for us: ARV Firearms Officer, Mac
Mac is a Firearms Officer within the ARV Unit.
What does your role involve?
The Primary role of ARV is to provide 24/7 spontaneous response to firearms incidents, and incidents where the threat, harm or risk deems the deployment of armed assets necessary. ARVs will deploy where their specialist skill set is best suited, this is under the command of the Force Control Room Inspector (Oscar 1) or the Tactical Firearms Commander (TFC) from the on duty Cadre. ARV also participate in both armed and unarmed planned operations often working in conjunction with the National Crime Agency (NCA), Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Surveillance Units and Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officers (CTSFO).
How can you help or support other units and teams in the force?
Due to skill set, training and experience of many of the PCs on the department they can support other force units and other emergency services in a variety of ways. For instance:
Peruse violent villains and wanted suspects that other departments have tasked Firearms to deal with due to their mind set and experience.
Assist with medical emergencies using the Officers enhanced trauma medical skills when Ambulance cannot deploy or deployed.
Peruse stolen vehicles or vehicles used in crime that are failing to stop for Police by using their advanced driving skills.
Force entry into buildings when there is a legal power to do so with Officers method of entry skills.
Deploy to incidents with Taser were the subject may have a weapon or is extremely violent.
What experience do you need to join the firearms team?
Officers need to have completed their two or three years probation and be competent in their role with no sickness or disciplinary issues.
What advice would you give someone wanting to become part of the Firearms team?
Make sure this is the right time in your career, having the right exposure to different types of incidents and this is the right department for you. Having a solid understanding of your powers and to of used them operationally. Be open to feed back.
What do you like to do to unwind outside of work?
Spending time with my family, gym time, pub time and BBQ-ing.
For our current vacancies visit our vacancy page All Hampshire Constabulary Jobs, or if you have any questions, please contact police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk and we would be happy to help. Alternatively, please call us on 023 8045 1611.
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