At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct enquiries and inspections related to firearms licensing and safety.
- Company: Join the Bury St Edmunds Police Station team in a vital role.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in law enforcement and community safety.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and tackle challenging situations.
- Why this job: Make a difference by ensuring responsible firearm ownership and public safety.
- Qualifications: Investigative skills, Microsoft Office knowledge, and effective communication required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Applications are invited for the above post based at Bury St Edmunds 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
- Investigating 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
Firearms Enquiry Officer in Norfolk employer: Suffolk Constabulary
As a Firearms Enquiry Officer at Bury St Edmunds Police Station, you will be part of a dedicated team within the Joint Firearms Licensing Unit, committed to ensuring public safety through thorough investigations and inspections. The role offers a supportive work culture that values integrity and professionalism, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth in law enforcement. With a focus on community engagement and the lawful use of firearms, this position provides a meaningful career path in a vital area of public service.
