Vacancy Information
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.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowance and hours.
Division / Department - Operations Command
Status - Part Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Grade - Surrey Police Grade F / Sussex Police Grade 9
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £28,062 - £32,227 / Sussex Police £26,232 - £28,530
Politically Restricted - No
Unsocial Hours Allowance - No
Location - Forcewide
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
To act as a representative of the Chief Constable in all matters relating to the licensing of Firearms and Explosives. To support the overarching responsibility of this department to protect the public from foreseeable and avoidable harm by using all available sources of intelligence and information to inform a structured and objective decision making process, utilising the National Decision Model.
1 Vacancy in Surrey and 1 Vacancy in Sussex on a 12 month Fixed term Contract. The role covers the whole county as a 'floating' FEO, supporting colleagues with high workloads and covering annual leave.
The holder will be an agile/flexi time worker and will be required to use their own Vehicle for work (Standard mileage paid) and have appropriate insurance.
Key Responsibilities
Utilising the National Decision Model you must be able to prepare structured reports to support, or reject, applications made to the FELU for the ownership and use of firearms and explosives by members of the public.
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the legislation 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.
You must be able to manage a heavy workload so that tasks are prioritised with public safety as the foremost consideration.
To be organised and efficient in the handling of large volumes of paperwork utilising available technology to its best advantage to assist in this process and to be able to maintain focus and enthusiasm when working alone.
You will be able to utilise training given to recognise signs and indicators of factors that may bring doubt about the suitability of an individual to possess firearms such as child sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, mental health issues, substance abuse or propensity for violence or loss of control – and be proactive in bringing these concerns to the attention of the appropriate police unit.
Skills & Experience
ESSENTIAL:
Educated to A level standard or equivalent vocational qualifications or relevant work experience.
Demonstrable ability to organise and prioritise a consistently heavy workload.
Ability and experience with Word based I.T. systems.
A very high standard of written and verbal communication skills.Working knowledge of assessing Risk and Threat and how to design and implement measures to mitigate risk and confidence in ability to intercede where risk cannot be reduced to acceptable levels.
A willingness to adjust working hours to achieve optimum efficiency. (Some evening and weekend work may be necessary).
To be physically capable of undertaking security inspections in confined and difficult to reach places and to survey land in order to assess suitability for shooting. Some moderate to heavy lifting involved.
CAPABLE OF PASSING THE REQUIRED VETTING
DESIRABLE:
Knowledge and understanding of Firearms Legislation.
Experience and understanding of shooting sports.
Experience of working with the public in a regulatory capacity.
Experience of searching police databases and the lawful and ethical handling of the information contained therein.
Experience of utilising the National Decision Model in all instances of rationalising decisions/actions.
Previous experience as a Firearms Enquiry Officer or within a Firearms Licensing team
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to drive a motor vehicle on a road to a standard acceptable to Surrey & Sussex Police Driver Training Unit.
Further Information
For any queries or questions contact 15722 Al Mukhida - 01483 631882
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
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.
If you are an internal candidate and are conditionally offered the role your attendance record and any reasonable adjustments already in place will be discussed with yourself and your current line manager. If you are successful in your application, you may be required to resign and transfer your employment, taking on the Terms & Conditions and pay scales of the Lead Force (if this is not your existing Home Force).
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.
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
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