Job title: Firearms Enquiry Officer – HC611242
Company: Hampshire Constabulary
Job description: Job Details
Job Title: Firearms Enquiry Officer – HC611242
Location: Mottisfont Court, Winchester
Salary: Scale 6, £30,783 – £32,772 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week (part time work will also be considered)
Contract: 1 x 12 months Temporary
Closing date: Sunday 17th December 2023 at 23.59 hours
Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment
If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please therefore ensure you have completed the ‘Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration’, and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign-off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process, prior to the vacancy’s closing date. Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Please note that completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying, but it may have implications on your employee status. As a result you should consider this fully. Such applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD, as per the Secondment guidance.
Job Purpose
We have a vacancy for 2 Firearms Enquiry Officer’s, to be based in Winchester, however following a period of initial training agile working is encouraged. This is a challenging but rewarding role, and while development training will be provided, applicants should provide evidence of experience in the areas of firearms and relevant legislation.
The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting enquiries for the grant, variation and renewal of firearm, shot gun and explosive certificates, and carrying out visits and enquiries in cases where the suitability of the certificate holder requires review, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation, Home Office guidance, Force policy and public safety.
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
1 To carry out enquires throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, providing a high quality customer service. Enquiries to cover all aspects of firearms and explosives legislation and their effect on the general public.
2 To take responsibility and undertake a high level risk assessments on applicants to ensure public safety
3 To identify breaches of legislation and take appropriate action, prepare statements, liaise with Police Officers, attend Court as necessary in connection with appeals or as a witness
4 To prepare written reports and make recommendations as appropriate on contentious applications/enquiries for submission to the Firearms Enquiry Manager.
5 Serve notice of revocation or refusal of certificate for firearm and shotgun seizing firearms/shotguns and certificates when required
6 To liaise with and oversee registered firearms dealers and shooting clubs, ensuring that all legislation is complied with and records are monitored.
7. As directed by the Firearms Enquiry Manager, to carry out full audits of dealers and shooting clubs and accompanied, if required, by other Firearm Enquiry Officers.
8. To deal with enquires and carry out security surveys of domestic and commercial premises where firearms and explosives are held; ensuring that Home Office guidelines/current legislation are adhered to.
9. To maintain police vehicles as allocated, in accordance with Force policy and procedures; ensuring the safe custody and transportation of any firearms, ammunition and explosives coming into their possession.
10. To carry out risk assessments in respect of areas of land for rifle shooting and for clay shooting grounds.
For more information, please see the role profile .
Additional Requirements
The role holder may be required to visit various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and must hold a current full drivers licence and be prepared to take and pass a Force driving course if required.
To support operational requirements, the post holder will be required to attend a small number of game fairs/country shows, which may fall on a weekend, and they therefore will be paid accordingly. There is no requirement for regular weekend working.
Essential Qualifications
Educated to , plus Mathematics and English at QCF Level 2 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
Essential Experience
At least two years work experience of working in a specialised customer focussed environment managing complex cases/enquiries and providing specialist advice and knowledge within a similar sector i.e. Police, HM Forces, HMC&E, gun dealers.
To be competent in the use and safe handling of firearms and shotguns
Competencies
Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or call 023 8045 1611.
Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.
The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting:
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Expected salary: £30783 – 32772 per year
Location: Winchester
Job date: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:23:18 GMT
