About Us

Firearms Licensing is a highly motivated, fast paced team, delivering service to a multi-million pound industry. Firearms Licensing manage 30,000 firearms & shotgun certificates as well as Registered Firearms Dealers and the licensing of explosives. Every person that works for us, is in some way supporting and serving the community we represent. Each day brings you new challenges and decision making and you’re learning and development will be ongoing within the department. Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. For more information please see attached the blended working principles. All applicants must reside within the UK. We are looking for people who share our values of caring, inclusive, courageous and learning. To find out more about our Inclusive Culture To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities. Why work for Avon and Somerset Police? Avon and Somerset Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population. If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Avon and Somerset is the force for you. Equality, diversity and inclusion Avon and Somerset Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalized backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for. Flexible working All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role. Recruitment and Selection Policy Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants. Police Barred and Advisory lists Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance. Vetting and safeguarding Avon and Somerset Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references. Document attachment Annex A Firearms Licensing Administrator.pdf – 130KB Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants) You will require the following detail to complete this application form: • National Insurance Number • Identification Detail e.g. passport • Address information including proof • Referee information • Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained • Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.