SYP - Firearms Enquiry Officer - Jan 2022

Role: Firearms Enquiry Officer

Department: OSU Warrants and Firearms

Location:  Force HQ, Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £22,599 - £25,278

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Temporary (2 years)

Role Purpose:

We are looking to appoint two Firearm Enquiry Officers, who will be responsible for a variety of 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 in particular, Lynx, CMS and PNC, CASPRE and CONNECT. Work with colleagues and partners in obtaining information in the investigation and identification of suitability issues or lines of enquiry to affect the arrest of wanted nominals.
• Conduct investigations; preserve and recover evidence. This may include the arrangement for the collection of documents/items required as exhibits. Make appropriate logs and records.
• Systematically seek, gather, evaluate, and present evidence as part of investigations.
• Use appropriate interview techniques e.g. comply with legal provisions for interviewing. Produce admissible evidence.
• 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. Inform complainants / victims re the screening / filing of crime in line with Victim Code of Practice.
• 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.
• Promote and comply with SYP’s obligations under legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Health & Safety, both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.

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.
• 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.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

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

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
• Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
• Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports and Social Club

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 3 years / 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:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy.  Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted.  Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Tuesday, 8 February 2022 at 23:55

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

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Robert Acton on 0114 2964178.  Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities.  For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.

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Internal Secondments:

To apply for this post as a secondment, you must have the support of your current Line Manager. This should be sent via email to the Hiring Line Manager.  Please ensure that the role title and the closing date are stated in the subject of your email.

Without support, your application may not be considered any further.