Firearms Enquiry Officer, £30,897-£34,662, Downham Market, Norfolk - Hybrid (Rota)

Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police authority in Downham Market is inviting applications for the role of Firearms Enquiry Officer. The successful candidate will conduct enquiries regarding the suitability to possess firearms and carry out mid-term assessments of certificate holders within Norfolk and Suffolk. Essential skills include investigative abilities, effective communication, and knowledge of firearms licensing law. Experience in firearms handling is desirable. Join an important team working on public safety.

Qualifications

• Basic keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proven investigative, interviewing, and report writing skills.
• Awareness of firearms licensing law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enquiries related to applicants' suitability for firearms licensing.
• Carry out mid-term suitability assessments of certificate holders.
• Inspect firearms and conduct land surveys in difficult terrain.

Skills

Basic keyboard skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Proven investigative and interviewing skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

FIREARMS ENQUIRY OFFICER

FIREARMS LICENSING UNIT

Applications are invited for the above post based at Downham Market Police Station, to work as part of a team, within the Joint Firearms Licensing Unit, conducting comprehensive enquiries in relation to applicants and holder’s suitability to possess firearms, shotguns and explosives.

Duties will include conducting enquiries of individuals, clubs and registered firearms dealers, inspection of firearms, security issues and land suitability. However, the primary responsibility of the post holder will be to carry out mid-term suitability assessments (Grade As) of certificate holders across Norfolk and Suffolk, with regards to adverse incidents, and offences in relation to firearms licensing.

It is essential that you can demonstrate:

• Basic keyboard skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proven investigative, interviewing and report writing skills, with the ability to gather, assimilate and record accurately information obtained from various sources
• Awareness of the law in relation to firearms licensing
• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to deal with sensitive and confrontational situations
• Ability to travel to and from locations within Norfolk & Suffolk
• Ability to carry out inspections of inaccessible areas such as lofts as well as the ability to conduct land surveys in difficult terrain.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience relating to the safe handling of firearms and explosives
• Demonstrate knowledge of the lawful use of firearms in the community