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Join a dedicated team at an established public service organization, playing a crucial role in ensuring that firearms and explosive certificates are issued responsibly. This temporary position offers the chance to engage in meticulous administration, conducting thorough checks and assessments to maintain safety standards in the community. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals, this role promises a fulfilling opportunity to contribute positively to public safety and community trust. If you have a passion for service and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact.
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Job Title: Firearms Administration Officer - HC620972
Location: Winchester
Contract: Temporary for 18 months
Closing date: Monday 26th May 2025 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.
Would you like to play an important part in helping the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary ensure that firearms, shotgun and explosive certificates are issued to responsible applicants within the region?
We are looking for meticulous people to join our busy team ensuring that certificates are only issued to people within the region that meet our exacting standards. You will be responsible for checking applications and carrying out a risk assessment as well as vetting checks for any new applications as well as for the renewal of licences before either granting the application or passing it to an Enquiry Officer for further investigations and home inspections.
If this sounds like the job for you we would love to receive your application.
For further information on the role please see the role profile .
Educated to QCF Level 2 (3 to 5 passes including English and Maths) OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
Extensive administration experience working in a customer focussed environment, providing an excellent service.
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611
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: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
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