Firearms Enquiry Officer, £30,897-£34,662 pro rata, Suffolk - Hybrid (Rota)

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

Job summary

A regional police authority in Halesworth is seeking an individual for the Joint Firearms Licensing Unit. The role involves conducting comprehensive enquiries regarding applicants' suitability to possess firearms and explosives. Responsibilities include inspections, investigations of incidents, and handling sensitive situations. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills and a good working knowledge of firearms laws. This position requires effective communication and the ability to travel throughout the Norfolk & Suffolk region.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to gather, assimilate and accurately record information.
• Awareness of the law related to firearms licensing.
• Ability to conduct inspections in difficult terrains.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enquiries regarding suitability to possess firearms.
• Investigate incidents related to firearms licensing.
• Inspect firearms and assess security issues.

Skills

Basic keyboard skills

Investigative skills

Interviewing skills

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to handle sensitive situations

Ability to travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Main duties include conducting enquiries of individuals, clubs and registered firearms dealers, inspection of firearms, security issues and land suitability. You will also be required to investigate 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

Previous applicants need not apply, if unsuccessful within the last 12 months.