Firearms & Explosives Licensing Enquiry Officer

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bedfordshire Police seeks an experienced Firearms & Explosives Licensing Enquiry Officer to assess applications and renewals, conduct interviews and home visits, and maintain accurate records. The role requires completing training and accreditation, with travel across counties.

The post involves advising on firearms legislation, providing specialist guidance, and supporting efficient service delivery through process improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally and diplomatically.
• Strong analytical, investigative and decision-making skills.
• The ability to identify and assess concerns relating to suitability and public safety.
• Good observation and intelligence-gathering skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
• The physical ability to access firearms storage areas, including lofts and confined spaces.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across all three counties.
• A willingness to undertake training, maintain the required accreditation and complete the Explosives Liaison course

Responsibilities

• Assess case files for applications and renewals, conducting interviews, enquiries, interviews and home visits where required.
• Identify concerns with the circumstances or suitability to determine suitability for certification and identify any public safety concerns.
• Determine the need for home or premises inspections.
• Undertake visits to applicants, referees, and relevant agencies; gather intelligence and maintain accurate records.
• Attend court to provide evidence, apply for search warrants and support legal proceedings.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Firearms Licensing Managers on granting, renewing or revoking certificates by coordinating the retrieval and return of firearms, ammunition and certificates.
• Maintain accurate records and intelligence, ensuring compliance with legislation and Home Office guidance.
• Provide specialist advice on firearms and explosives legislation to colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Support cultural and systems change, embracing technology and process improvements for efficient service delivery

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Decision-making

Public safety awareness

Independent working

Reading & recording evidence

Tools

NFLMS

Job description

Bedfordshire Police seeks an experienced Firearms & Explosives Licensing Enquiry Officer to assess applications and renewals, conduct interviews and home visits, and maintain accurate records. The role requires completing training and accreditation, with travel across counties.

The post involves advising on firearms legislation, providing specialist guidance, and supporting efficient service delivery through process improvements.