Firearms Enquiry Officer2024-03-25T16:47:54+00:00
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Firearms Enquiry Officer Job Vacancy in Blandford Forum, England, UK
Adecco
Firearms Enquiry Officer
Based from Blandford, Doset, we are looking for a professional individual with significant investigative experience to take on a 12 month project with D&C and Dorset Police Forces, undertaking enquiries to support the effective control of firearms and ammunition to ensure public safety and full compliance with legislation, Home Office directives and Force policy.
Responsibilities:
Undertaking visits to applicants premises to ensure appropriately secure firearms and ammunition storage and that the premises are suitably secure
Interviewing applicants, paying particular attention to family circumstances
Making decisions as to whether a certificate should be approved, clearly identifying areas of concern
Managing diary appointments for visiting and interviewing applicants
Ensuring that known changes in existing certificate holder’s circumstances that may impact their suitability to hold a firearms certificate are verified
Interview suspects where certificate conditions have been breached and, where appropriate prepare case files for potential prosecution
Undertaking daily database checks
Requirements:
Significant investigative experience over a sustained period
Experience in using Microsoft Office applications.
Computer literacy, with the ability to interrogate computer systems and draw information.
Working knowledge of firearms legislation and current working practices is desirable (willingness to be trained is essential).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and written to internal and external stakeholders, including the public.
Ability to deal with complex and sensitive issues to abstract information and make evidence-based recommendations.
Proven experience of decision making utilising a recognised decision-making model.
What we offer:
The opportunity to work as part of D&C and Dorset Police Forces – and as such have access to upcoming permanent vacancies advertised internally
Free parking
Ability to apply for a ‘Blue Light’ discount card
Access to highly discounted gym facilities at HQ
Paid annual leave
Access to Adecco Boost – including free eye sight tests, discounted vouchers and a well being centre
Please note, the successful applicant will be subject to stringent vetting and referencing checks prior to commencing employment.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.