JNCO PS FTRS

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Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2052669

NATO Rank(s)

OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl

UK Rank(s)

Corporal

Closing date

25/07/2025 23:55

Anticipated start date

October 2025

Commitment length

3 Years

Open to personnel from

Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/Profession

TG8 - Force Protection, Sy and Resilience

Specialisation

RAF Police

Location

RAF Waddington

Region

Lincolnshire

Country

United Kingdom

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Task requirements

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl – RAFP – to serve as JNCO Protective Security (PS) at RAF Waddington, on a Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) (FTRS(LC)) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 20 October 2025 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

The post incumbent will be the primary focus for PS matters in relation to the Air Base Sy Team. The key processes you will undertake are: 

  • Provide overall Sy advice and oversee the delivery of PS support to RAF Waddington, including assisting Air Wing and projects as required.
  • Deliver Sy education & training to RAF Waddington personnel, to ensure personnel are knowledgeable on UK Sy policy & are aware of appropriate control measures.
  • Maintain a database for the issuing and recording of Sy furniture, Manifold Combination Lock’s and Sy keys.
  • Remain conversant with policy, regulations, and any amendments to such policy, which effect PS matters.
  • Undertake investigations, security surveys and PS Assurance Visits as directed by Chain of Command (CoC).
  • Ensure relevant Sy risks are raised and maintained.
  • Prepare to undertake such other tasks as may be directed by CoC.

Essential competencies

Must either have been, or currently be, a Cpl (RAFP) or a AS1/A/Cpl (RAFP) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

Desirable competencies

  • NSV Security|Developed Vetting|Joint|No
  • Provost & Security|Police Protective Security Operative|RAF|
  • Q|Q-P-VCIC (Police -Volume Crime Investigators Course)|Joint|
  • Provost & Security|Aviation Security (AvnSy)|RAF
  • Q|Q-P-DT (Defensive Tactics)|RAF|
  • Provost & Security|Information Assurance|RAF|

Selection Process

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Cpl Roberts

Email: Siobhan.Roberts400@mod.gov.uk

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 reports as required) should be sent to:

Flt Lt L Carroll (OC Police, RAF Waddington)

Email: Louise.carroll104@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 25 July 2025 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

Additional information

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 3 years.

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment. Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview.

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Flexible Working Arrangements.  In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS.  The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(LC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. 

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