Division / Department - Operations Command
Grade - See Advert
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - See Advert
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
This role will initially be at Grade F - Surrey Police £30,495 - £35,020 as a Firearms Enquiry Officer with progression to Grade G - £33,128 - £39,149 on successful completion of the Explosive Licensing Inspectors course and accreditation.
Please note that failure to accredit as a Explosive Licensing Inspector may result in the termination of the contract.
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
As a Firearms Enquiry Officer you will be:
- Visiting applicant or licence holders to assess suitability to possess a firearms and explosives.
- Discuss with applicants or licence holders aspects of their physical and mental health
- Interview individuals who may assist in informing suitability, for example, partners, family members, referees.
- Generate recommendations about suitability and identified risks
- Prepare written reports and case files to ensure an audit trail
- Attend court appeals
- Handle and Assess Security arrangements of firearms and explosives
As an Explosive Licensing Inspector additionally to the above, you will:
- Visit persons, companies and registered dealers applying to possess, store or trade in explosives
- Act as a HSE Inspector as delegated under The Explosive Regulation 2014
- Assess the suitability of applicants and there methods of storage in line with the Explosive Regulations.
Skills & Experience
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent vocational qualification or relevant work experience.
- Ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Ability to work independently, travel and adopt a flexible approach to achieve optimum efficiency.
- High Standards of written and verbal communication
- Working knowledge of assessing threat and risks.
- Physically capable of undertaking security inspection in confined and difficult to reach places.
- Must be able to drive a motor vehicle / hold a Full UK driving license
Why Work With Us?
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Further Information
If you have any questions or queries please contact [email protected]
Application process will include a 500 words submission of "why me, and what can I bring to the role" followed by a competency based interview.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Additional Information
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
Job Detail
Reference number
SYSX STAFF04483Date posted
18/07/2025Closing date
10/08/2025Location
Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
