S25-005 Firearms Licensing Assistant

Role Type   Police Staff Division   HQ Specialist Operations Department   LC HQ Specialist Operations Firearms Licensing Team Location   Hutton Headquarters Rank   Not applicable Grade   LC 4, LC 5 Salary   £11,874 - £14,326.50 Part/Full Time   Part Time Hours per Week   18.5 Hours Type of Contract   Temporary Eligible applicants   PNC trained Desirable Document Attachment Instance 1   Information for all applicants - staff.pdf – 144KB Opens in a new window Document Attachment Instance 1   EXTERNAL APPLICATION GUIDANCE NOTES (4).pdf – 258KB Opens in a new window Document Attachment Instance 1   Firearms Licensing Assistant JE150 new.docx – 103KB Opens in a new window
Converted File Firearms Licensing Assistant JE150 new.docx.pdf – 63KB Opens in a new window All permanent Lancashire Constabulary police staff members applying for a temporary role require their line manager to complete the Permanent to Temporary support form. Please click here to download the form. The completed form should be sent to the HR Services mailbox once your application is submitted. Please note if your application is not supported by your line manager you are ineligible to apply for the role. Job Advert  

Applications are invited for the post of Firearms Licensing Assistant within HQ Specialist Operations Division based at Hutton Headquarters. This post is temporary until June 2025 subject to review.

The purpose of this role is to act as first point of contact for the force in relation to firearms and explosives enquiries and to maintain all database and administrative systems within the Firearms Registry. A few key responsibilities required of the post holder are:

• To interpret and apply legislation relevant to the issue of Firearms & Shotgun Certificates and explosives regulations.
• To provide advice to operational police officers and members of the public on firearms and explosives related matters.
• To receive, evaluate and disseminate information and intelligence from various sources.
• To liaise with divisions, other forces, outside agencies and members of the public in respect of the work of the Registry.
• To summarise case files and produce case notes detailing relevant areas of concern for decision by the Firearms Licensing Manager.
• To maintain, research, input, update and weed information on force and departmental databases following ethical and honest practices at all times.
• To develop a knowledge and expertise of NFLMS (National Firearms Licensing Management System) Firearms information database.
• To maintain all administrative and filing systems for the Firearms Licensing Unit.
• To maintain and produce statistics as required.
• Production of accurate correspondence including memoranda, reports, case notes, certificates etc.
• To ensure maintenance of quality standards and customer requirements.
• To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.

There are no specific qualifications required for this role however it wil