S5 Firearms And Explosives Enquiry Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for keeping communities safe to join our Firearms and Explosives Licensing Team at HQ Winsford.
In this interesting role you will conduct enquiries for the grant, variation and renewal of firearm, shotgun, and explosives certificates, in accordance with legislation. In addition, you will be responsible for the inspection of Registered Firearms Dealers and Shooting Club premises, providing advice or action as necessary.
You will be responsible for completing face to face and telephone interviews and assessing suitability, providing written reports to senior managers. Although this post is based at Force Headquarters the successful post holder will be covering the Macclesfield area. This may be subject to change subject to operational requirements.
Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.
Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

FOR POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT ONLY : The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.
If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email Wellbeing.Engagement.Inclusion@cheshire.police.uk