FTC/Secondment until 31/03/2027
Full time vacancy
An exciting new role within the Firearms Licencing department has arisen. This role entails conducting enquiries for the grant, variation and renewal of firearm, shot‑gun and explosive certificates, whilst ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation, Home Office guidance and Force advice.
You will additionally carry out HSE responsibilities in relation to compliance issues with explosive storage and certification up to 2000kg stores and all certification of acquire and keep except manufacture.
This role will also require you to attend court and provide evidence in relation to revocations and refusals on section 1 and section 2 firearms, while conducting enquiries in relation to compliance concerns and providing support to response teams in firearms licensing.
This is a hybrid role.
* Travelling to different locations across the Force and undertaking all assignments in a timely manner.
* Working flexibility, unsocial hours, and handling seized or surrendered firearms and ammunition, which means public transport is not considered suitable.
* Holding a full UK driving licence (essential).
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time) plus Bank Holidays.
* Flexible working conditions.
* A wide range of lifestyle discounts.
* Career development opportunities.
* Option to join a local government pension scheme.
* See full list of benefits via the link provided.
Additional Information
* As part of the Thames Valley Police family, this role will be offered on a secondment basis for permanent staff. Secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. If not supported, the role may be offered on a fixed‑term contract basis, with implications including loss of continuous service protections.
* Shift allowance, on‑call or other job‑related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
* If you are an ‘at‑risk’ member of staff, apply directly to the At‑Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application. Please refer to the essential criteria in the attachments to provide evidence against as part of your application.
* Contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk (quoting reference 23256). We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
* Closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications: Sunday 1st March 2026.
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