Job Title: Firearms Enquiry Officer : HC621218 Location: Winchester Salary: Scale 6, GBP 32,247 : GBP 34,329 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary for 18 months Closing date: Sunday 8th June 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 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 someone 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. For further information please see the role profile Essential Qualifications Educated to QCF level 3, plus Maths and English at QCF level 2, 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 and E, Gun Dealers). : To be competent in the use and safe handling of firearms and shotgun Competencies and Values We are Emotionally Aware : Level 1 We Take Ownership : Level 1 We are Collaborative : Level 1 We Analyse Critically : Level 1 We are Innovative and Open Minded : Level 1 Courage Respect and Empathy Public Service Candidate Guidance for Completing Application Forms Contact details for an informal discussion the Recruitment Team at or on Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire and