Job Details
Job Title: Firearms Enquiry Officer - HC622720
Location: Mottisfont Court, Winchester
Salary: Scale 6, £32,247.00 - £34,329.00 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary for 18 months
Closing Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 23.59 hours
Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment
If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please therefore ensure you have completed the ‘Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration’, and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign-off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process, prior to the vacancy’s closing date. Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Please note that completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying, but it may have implications on your employee status. As a result you should consider this fully. Such applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD, as per the Secondment guidance.
About the role
Would you like to be part of a busy team which has an integral role in ensuring that firearms, shotgun and explosive certificates are issued to and held by responsible applicants within the area covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary?
We are looking for 1x person to work with us for 18 months ensuring that certificates are only held by people within the region that meet our exacting standards. In this role you will be responsible for conducting enquiries for the granting, renewal and where necessary the revocation of firearm, shotgun and explosive certificates. This will necessitate you undertaking high level risk assessments to ensure public safety and identifying breaches of legislation which may result in court action.
This is a challenging but rewarding role, and while development training will be provided, applicants should provide evidence of experience in the areas of firearms and the relevant legislation.
If this sounds like the job for you we would love to receive your application.
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Essential Qualifications
Educated to, plus Maths and English at, or work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level.
Essential Experience
Work experience of working in a specialised customer focused environment, managing complex enquiries and providing specialist advice and knowledge within a similar sector (e.g. Police, HM Forces, HMC&E, Gun Dealers).
To be competent in the use and safe handling of firearms and shotguns
Competencies and Personal Qualities
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Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment team at or on 02380 451611
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