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Jamie Shaw

Scarborough,North Yorkshire

Summary

Deadline-driven and results-oriented ex Soldier and Police Officer with over 16 years of experience in my final role as a Authorised Firearms Officer/Specialist Firearms Officer/Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer and National Firearms Instructor. Resourceful lead planner and lead Instructor focused on all areas of Firearms operations and the implementation of content from the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC).

A conscientious and hard working team member, dedicated to whatever role I am employed in.


Retired from the Police Service in September 2021.


October 2021 - October 2022 - Resided in France on a 12 month visa. No work undertaken in this time period.


October 2022 - December 2024 - Volunteer shop and gallery assistant in local art school run and owned by my brother. Friendly and resourceful assistant creating a welcoming environment and assisting behind the scenes in an ever changing and developing volunteer role.


December 2024 - Present - Finalised sale of property within UK before applying for a long term visa in France. Moved to France in May 2025.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work history

Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO)

Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Greater Manchester
02.2003 - 09.2021
  • Respond to conflict situations using a range of tactical options, assessing the threat to determine a proportionate response in line with legislation, policy and guidance.
  • Assess the immediacy and proximity of threat in order to make operational decisions for the protection of life.
  • Apply the National Decision Model to manage their response to a situation in a reasonable and proportionate way. Planned and participated in 100s of armed operations.
  • Justify the proportionate and lawful use of force in line with legal accountabilities.
  • Understand their role within the context of the wider police operation to support the achievement of operational strategies and priorities for action.
  • Gather and handle information and intelligence from a variety of sources, to assess threat in line with legislation, policies and guidance to take the appropriate action.
  • Provide public reassurance when deployed within communities.
  • Provide medical aid commensurate with training as required to preserve life.
  • Further trained as a Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) and National Firearms Instructor (NFI)

Police officer

Metropolitan Police Service
London
06.1998 - 02.2003
  • Diffused potentially volatile situations by employing proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.
  • Assessed and verified information given in victim and witness statements to improve investigation workflow.
  • Attended emergency situations to secure optimal resolutions in line with force regulations.
  • Conducted numerous official investigations by interviewing key personnel, gathering evidence and taking official statements.

Telecommunications Operator (TG)

HM Armed Forces
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
09.1987 - 06.1998
  • Performed numerous roles in relation to installation, maintenance and operation of various equipments.
  • Often worked without supervision in remote areas.
  • Consistently demonstrated best practices and conformance to company standards and safety regulations.
  • Excellent team worker and supervisor.
  • Sought after team member on reputation.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - City And Guilds 7777 (Telecommunications).

Broadoak High School
Manchester
09/1981 - 07/1986

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Cultural awareness
  • Community engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Weapons handling
  • Defensive tactics
  • First Aid and CPR administration
  • Police patrol operations
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Teamwork
  • Counter terrorism strategies
  • Court appearances
  • De-escalation strategies

Affiliations

  • I am a keen walker, backpacker, cyclist and have recently discovered bikepacking. I have walked numerous trails through France, Spain and Portugal covering large distances on foot over 30 - 40 days of travel. I am also a keen downhill and alpine skier in the winter months and have recently started plans to move to the French Alps in 2026.

Timeline

Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO)

Greater Manchester Police
02.2003 - 09.2021

Police officer

Metropolitan Police Service
06.1998 - 02.2003

Telecommunications Operator (TG)

HM Armed Forces
09.1987 - 06.1998

Some College (No Degree) - City And Guilds 7777 (Telecommunications).

Broadoak High School
09/1981 - 07/1986

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