Firearms Enquiry Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,747 i £29,649 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Welshpool, Powys |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Dyfed-Powys Police |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Force Dyfed Powys Police
Role Type Police Staff
Business area / Department Criminal Justice & Custody
Location Welshpool
Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Agile
Grade D
Salary £27,747 - £29,649
Part/Full Time Part Time
Hours per week - Other 14.48
Type of Contract Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required? 1
Interview Date 30 July 2025
Closing Date 03/07/2025, 23:55
Job Advert Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Firearms Enquiry Officer in Criminal Justice.
What you will be doing?
1.To carry out enquiries, in order to assess the suitability of persons for the grant, renewal or variation of firearms and/or shotgun certificates, applications to become Registered Firearm Dealers and explosive certificates.
2.Where public safety is an issue, to undertake a review of incidents involving firearms/shotgun certificate holders, analyse the information, prepare case files and summaries in order to make objective and impartial judgements and recommendations to the Firearms and Explosives Licensing Specialist.
3.Provide specialist technical advice to police officers, PCSOs and police staff in respect of contentious applications for the grant, renewal or variation of firearms and shotgun applications, including security and safe use of firearms.
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).
Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf
What can you expect?
All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
Pension scheme
Staff Support Networks
Flexible working opportunities
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions
All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.
Please note for any part time vacancies, the salary will be pro rata.
Diversity and Welsh language
Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.
We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.
Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.
We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Information point:
If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk
Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here.
Role Type Police Staff
Business area / Department Criminal Justice & Custody
Location Welshpool
Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Agile
Grade D
Salary £27,747 - £29,649
Part/Full Time Part Time
Hours per week - Other 14.48
Type of Contract Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required? 1
Interview Date 30 July 2025
Closing Date 03/07/2025, 23:55
Job Advert Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Firearms Enquiry Officer in Criminal Justice.
What you will be doing?
1.To carry out enquiries, in order to assess the suitability of persons for the grant, renewal or variation of firearms and/or shotgun certificates, applications to become Registered Firearm Dealers and explosive certificates.
2.Where public safety is an issue, to undertake a review of incidents involving firearms/shotgun certificate holders, analyse the information, prepare case files and summaries in order to make objective and impartial judgements and recommendations to the Firearms and Explosives Licensing Specialist.
3.Provide specialist technical advice to police officers, PCSOs and police staff in respect of contentious applications for the grant, renewal or variation of firearms and shotgun applications, including security and safe use of firearms.
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).
Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf
What can you expect?
All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
Pension scheme
Staff Support Networks
Flexible working opportunities
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions
All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.
Please note for any part time vacancies, the salary will be pro rata.
Diversity and Welsh language
Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.
We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.
Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.
We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Information point:
If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk
Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here.