Firearms Licensing Caseworker
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We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Firearms Licensing Caseworker in our Firearms and Explosive Licensing Department. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
The Firearms and Explosives Licensing Team are responsible for administering licensing processes, conducting thorough applicant assessments, and ensuring compliance with legislation to safeguard public safety in relation to firearms and explosives
The team works Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, based at Police Headquarters or remotely
About the role and your key responsibilities:
You will be responsible for assessing and processing firearms and explosives licensing applications in line with the Firearms Act 1968 and Explosives Regulations 2014. This includes conducting vetting checks, evaluating intelligence, and applying risk-based assessments to ensure public safety and compliance with statutory guidance.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Assess and allocate firearms licensing applications, ensuring compliance with legislation and Home Office guidance.
- Conduct research, vetting checks, and maintain accurate records on local and national systems.
- Provide advice and guidance to applicants, internal teams, and external partners.
- Perform general administrative duties and support case management processes.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
- Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft applications and ability to use local and national policing systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide advice and respond to complex queries.
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold data quality standards
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Ross Willicombe 07584 004676
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, Police staff application guidance | South Wales Police . Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.