Job Title: Firearms Administration Officer : HC620972
Location: Winchester
Salary: Scale 5 : GBP 29,109 : GBP 31,296 per annum
Contract: Temporary for 18 months
Closing date: Monday 26th May 2025 at 23.59 hours
Information for Internal Staff who wish for this role as a secondment
Internal Secondment Declaration Form
If you would like 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 and OD, as per the Secondment guidance.
Would you like to play an important part in helping the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary ensure that firearms, shotgun and explosive certificates are issued to responsible applicants within the region?
We are looking for meticulous people to join our busy team ensuring that certificates are only issued to people within the region that meet our exacting standards. You will be responsible for checking applications and carrying out a risk assessment as well as vetting checks for any new applications as well as for the renewal of licences before either granting the application or passing it to an Enquiry Officer for further investigations and home inspections.
If this sounds like the job for you we would love to receive your application.
For further information on the role please see the role profile.
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 2 (3 to 5 passes including English and Maths) OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
Essential Experience
Extensive administration experience working in a customer focussed environment, providing an excellent service.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We are Emotionally Aware : Level 1
We Take Ownership : Level 1
We are Collaborative : Level 1
We Support and Inspire : Level 1
We Analyse Critically : Level 1
Courage
Respect and Empathy
Public Service
Candidate Guidance for completing Application Forms
Contact details for an informal discussion
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