Firearms Enquiry Officer - HIOWC 516

About The Role 

Responsible for conducting enquiries and assessments for the grant, variation and renewal of firearm, shotgun and explosive certificates. All findings must be collated into reports and they must ensure compliance with the relevant legislation, Home Office guidance, Force policy and public safety.


You will carry out enquires throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, providing a high quality customer service. Enquiries will cover all aspects of firearms and explosives legislation and their effect on the general public and take responsibility for high level risk assessments on applicants to ensure public safety.



You will identify breaches of legislation and take appropriate action, prepare statements, liaise with Police Officers and attend Court as necessary in connection with appeals or as a witness and prepare written reports and make recommendations as appropriate on contentious applications/enquiries for submission to the Firearms Enquiry Manager.

As part of this role you will be required to successfully complete the College of Policing Firearms Enquiry Officer Accreditation and maintain your accreditation throughout your time in post.

If you like the sound of this exciting role please take a look at the full role profile that is attached.

What’s On Offer 
 
 
 

As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:  

• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.  
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.  
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities  
• Local Government Pension Scheme  
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card  
• Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme  
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network  

Eye test vouchers.  
 

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.


Full UK Driving Licence.

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 
 
 
 
We are Emotionally Aware - Level 1 
 
We Take Ownership - Level 1 
 
We are Collaborative- Level 1 
 
We Analyse Critically - Level 1 
 
Innovative and Open Minded – Level 1 
 
 
 
 
Contact details for an informal discussion 
 
 
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611