At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct comprehensive enquiries regarding applicants' suitability for firearms and explosives.
- Company: Join the Joint Firearms Licensing Unit at Bury St Edmunds Police Station.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work within a dedicated team focused on firearms licensing.
- Other info: Must be able to travel across Norfolk & Suffolk for inspections.
- Why this job: Engage in critical investigations related to public safety and firearms regulation.
- Qualifications: Proven investigative skills and knowledge of firearms licensing law 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 Wymondham employer: Suffolk Constabulary
Bury St Edmunds Police Station offers a unique opportunity to work in public safety. The Joint Firearms Licensing Unit is dedicated to ensuring responsible firearm ownership. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment and the chance to make a significant impact in the community.
We think you need these skills to ace Firearms Enquiry Officer in Wymondham
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Data Analysis
Case Management
File Building
Compliance with Legislative Standards
Correspondence Handling
