Firearms Licensing Administrative and Enquiry Officer

Firearms Licensing Administrative and Enquiry Officer

Join to apply for the Firearms Licensing Administrative and Enquiry Officer role at Northumbria Police

Location: Bedlington

Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent

Commitment: Minimum of two years to ensure continuity and stability within the team.

• Be responsible for the assessment and scrutiny of Firearms Licensing applications.
• Visit applicants and certificate holders at their home addresses to interview them and inspect security arrangements in line with legislative guidelines.
• Evaluate and assess information to inform the decision‑making process.
• Attend nationally recognised accredited training courses and engage in continuous personal development.
• Provide specialist advice to internal and external customers in relation to firearms legislation.
What you’ll bring
• Knowledge of a variety of computer systems including Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding written, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload, be self‑motivated, and work both individually and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to risk assess and identify areas of concern, with proven investigative ability.
• Proven decision‑making skills and an ability to apply legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

The application process will consist of the initial application form, paper sift, and a subsequent interview. You may save your application and return to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability, please contact c for assistance during the recruitment process.

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role subject to a six‑month probationary period. After probation, the successful candidate should in post for a minimum of two years.

Upon successful application, you will be required to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form. You must be a resident of the UK for a minimum of three years, provide medical information, and supply references.