Firearms Registration Officer - Lewes, United Kingdom - Surrey Police & Sussex Police Collaboration

Surrey Police & Sussex Police Collaboration

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Lewes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst continuing to be two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Division / Department - Operations Command
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Grade - Surrey Police Grade E / Sussex Police Grade 8
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £24,814 - £28,181 / Sussex Police £24,552 - £26,232

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

To develop knowledge and understanding of the legislations and Guidance pertaining to the licensing of firearms and explosives and be able thereby to act as an advisor to colleagues and members of the public.

To interrogate the National and Local intelligence systems in connection with the vetting of applicants, holders, referees and cohabitees. To record and analyse results to determine suitability of the applicant/holders.

To make grant decisions in cases where risk has been assessed at low and effectively assess which decisions should be referred upward.

To input and maintain accurate records using the National Firearms Licensing Management System and take necessary action relating to correspondence.

Be able to prioritise and organise an ongoing, heavy workload effectively, without compromise to our responsibility to safeguard public safety, whilst delivering an efficient, timely service to all.

Skills & Experience

Educated to GCSE Level (passes inc English and Maths) or have proven relevant work experience which brings the post holder to a comparable level.

Ability to quickly assimilate training in the use of the National Firearms Licensing Management System.

Ability to understand and interpret complex legislation.

A sound working knowledge of Word and Excel based IT systems and ability to pass training to effectively interrogate all available national and local police intelligence systems.

High standard of written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, able to deal with colleagues, stakeholders and customers.

Understanding of shooting activity. Awareness of why shooting takes place both as a business and as a sport, what is shot and why. Social and community impact of shooting.

Further Information

For further Information please contact:
Nick Short

This vacancy will be based at Sussex Headquarters, Lewes

Additional Information

Surrey Police and Sussex Police work together in collaboration for this role, however they remain two different employers, with differing pay scales, allowances and terms and conditions including hours of employment.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.

It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us deliver a better policing service.

We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work.

We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities.

Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs, we would love to hear from you.

Job Detail

Reference number

SYSX STAFF02363Date posted

18/01/2023Closing date

23/01/2023