Firearms Enquiry Officer

Adecco; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Firearms Enquiry Officer to join their team in Cullompton. This temporary full-time role involves conducting thorough assessments for firearms certificates, interviewing applicants, and managing relationships with certificate holders. Essential skills include investigative experience and a strong understanding of firearms legislation. The role offers an hourly rate of £15.72, contributing to public safety and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence or the ability to travel.
• Significant investigative experience.
• A working knowledge of firearms legislation and practices.
• Proven decision-making skills and the ability to produce detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough visits to assess secure storage and provide crime prevention advice.
• Interview applicants to evaluate their suitability for holding a firearms certificate.
• Make informed decisions on certificate applications, highlighting concerns.
• Manage appointments diary via Outlook for effective scheduling.
• Monitor changes in certificate holders' circumstances and take necessary actions.
• Build positive relationships with certificate holders to foster trust.
• Conduct interviews and prepare case files for breaches of certificate conditions.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance as needed.

Skills

Emotionally aware and supportive

Takes ownership of their work

Collaborative and innovative

Possesses critical analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Firearms Enquiry Officer

Are you ready to play a critical role in maintaining public safety and ensuring compliance with firearms legislation? Our client is seeking a dedicated Firearms Enquiry Officer to join their team in Cullompton on a temporary full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about public service and has a keen eye for detail!

Position Details

• Contract Type: Temporary
• Hourly Rate: £15.72
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Location: Cullompton

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough visits to applicants' premises to assess secure storage and provide crime prevention advice.
• Interviewing applicants to evaluate their suitability for holding a firearms certificate, with a focus on personal and family circumstances.
• Making informed decisions or recommendations on certificate applications, highlighting any concerns.
• Managing your appointments diary via Outlook to accommodate applicants' needs effectively.
• Monitoring changes in existing certificate holders' circumstances and taking necessary actions to mitigate risks.
• Building positive relationships with certificate holders to foster trust and gather intelligence on illegal firearm usage.
• Conducting interviews and preparing case files for any breaches of certificate conditions.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance as needed.

Essential Criteria

• A full UK driving licence or the ability to travel.
• Significant investigative experience.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
• A working knowledge of firearms legislation and practices.
• Proven decision‑making skills and the ability to produce detailed reports.

Skills & Competencies

• Emotionally aware and supportive.
• Takes ownership of their work.
• Collaborative and innovative.
• Possesses critical analytical skills.

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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