Join Defence and start Protecting with Purpose
Experienced officer seeking a new challenge? Bring your skills to the Ministry of Defence Police and protect what matters most. Attractive transfer opportunities available at various UK locations.
Role type
Police Constable – Authorised Firearms Officer Counter Terrorism
Hours
40
Locations
Scotland
Faslane, HMNB Clyde
Coulport, RNAD Coulport
North West, England
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
North East, England
RAF Fylingdales, North Yorkshire
Central West, England
Raynesway, Derby
Central East, England
RAF Alconbury, Cambridgeshire
RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire
RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk
London, England
Whitehall, Central London
Central South, England
Aldermaston, Berkshire
Burghfield, Berkshire
RAF Welford, Berkshire
South East, England
DSTL Porton Down, Sailsbury
RAF Oakhanger, Hampshire
HMNB Portsmouth, Hampshire
South West, England
RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire
HMNB Devonport, Plymouth
Salary
£28,412 – £45,819
(annual incremental salary increase within seven years along with a number of other benefits)
Application process
Application form
If you consider yourself eligible to apply, you can now request an application form by emailing: MDP-Resourcing@mod.gov.uk.
Application submission
This campaign is open ended and you can request an application form and submit this at any time.
Complete the form electronically and return it, with copies of required documentation to: MDP-RecruitmentEnquiries@mod.gov.uk.
It may take up to 6 weeks before you will hear back from us. If you do not hear from us within that timeframe, contact MDP-RecruitmentEnquiries@mod.gov.uk. Please also remember to check your Junk Mail folder.
Job description
As an AFO CT with the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), you’ll play a vital front-line role in safeguarding the UK’s defence and critical national infrastructure.
This is not a typical policing role – it’s an opportunity to specialise in counter-terrorism (CT) duties, armed security and protecting some of the nations most sensitive assets.
Every day, your work will have a direct impact on national security, requiring precision dedication and commitment.
Key accountabilities
- perform armed patrols and frontline response to incidents within the Defence estate,
- maintain firearms and fitness qualifications,
- engage with communities, victims and witnesses,
- gather intelligence, conduct investigations and manage evidence,
- apply problem solving and evidence-based policing methods.
Information Sessions
Curious about a career with the Ministry of Defence Police?
Join one of our information sessions below to learn more about MDP and our roles.
Take the first step towards protecting with purpose – register today!
Alternative access to the form.
Registration closes 23.45hrs on Sunday 5th January 2025.
