Firearms Enquiry Officer

Role: Firearms Enquiry Officer

Department: Operational Support Unit

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £27,747 - £30,468

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for a Firearms Enquiry Officer who will be responsible for tasks associated with the grant, renewal, refusal and revocation of firearm and shotgun certificates, registered firearms dealers, home office approved rifle clubs, explosives and lost/stolen weapons.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct visits and suitability investigations into any person applying for the grant or renewal of a Shotgun, Firearms, Explosives or Registered Firearms Dealership certificate.
Conduct inspections of Registered Firearms Dealers properties including a complete premises search.
Conduct inspections of Home Office approved clubs
Conduct inspections of Explosives storage sites in line with Explosives regulation as deputies of the Health and Safety Inspector (Explosives).
Appropriately manage routine investigations into certificate holder suitability including serious and complex investigations.
Interview and obtain statements from complainants, witnesses and ‘routine investigation’ suspects, and assist with the interview of ‘Complex and Serious’ Investigation suspects relating to Firearms Licensing offences.
Operate appropriate SYP and external computer systems to research, gather intelligence and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations.
Conduct investigations; preserve and recover evidence.
Systematically seek, gather, evaluate, and present evidence as part of investigations.
Use appropriate interview techniques e.g. comply with legal provisions for interviewing.
Prepare investigation reports and case files.
Prepare for and participate in multi-agency meetings/case conferences, providing accurate and relevant information.
Record reported crimes in accordance with the NCRS.
Conduct investigations in accordance with relevant complaints and misconduct legislation, including the Police Reform Act 2002, and maintain accurate progress logs of the investigation, including contact with complainants, witnesses and interested persons.
Liaise with other agencies and colleagues on behalf of the complainant e.g. Victim Support, Social Services etc. to provide care for vulnerable persons, victims and witnesses.
Liaise with CPS and give evidence in Court (criminal cases and Firearms Licensing appeals)
Conduct arrests of persons wanted on warrants.

Skills and experience:

Successful completion of the College of Policing Firearms Enquiry Officer Portfolio.
Administrative and computer experience, including the ability to update and interrogate systems.
Must hold a clean, valid driving licence.
Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.
As part of this role the wearing of Personal Issue Body Armour will be required on some occasions.
Successful completion of Health and safety Explosive’s liaison officer course.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
Membership to the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a field role.

Field: This applies to roles that do have a base, however, due to the nature of their duties is required to travel to other locations. Due to the nature of these roles, they cannot accommodate flexible working from home on a permanent basis.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details:

For further information about the role, please contact: David MacLeod on 07747 641198

Closing Date: 15^th April 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply’

Candidate Information:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Documents to Review:

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here

For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here