Firearms Licensing Support


Posted on 31st Aug 2023

Firearms Licensing Support

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Firearms Licensing Support  in Firearms and Explosives Licensing.

What you will be doing? 

To provide efficient and timely service to Firearms, Shotgun and Explosives certificate holders across the force area.


To provide the first point of contact and give advice in relation Firearms Licensing matters.


To process and scrutinise all applications for Firearms, Shotguns and Explosives certificates, utilising Niche, PNC and PND and recognise, and highlight any risk issues at the earliest opportunity.

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the attachment 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 link below which provides more detail on how to complete your application. 

Please note, there is an additional role available on a temporary basis for maternity cover until 31st May 2026.

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) 
  • 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.   

Interview to be held: 10/09/2025 - 12/09/2025

https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf 

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.  

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