Leicestershire Police
Firearms Licensing Administrator
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Play a vital role in responsible firearms licensing with Leicestershire Police.
As a Firearms Licensing Administrator with the Local Policing Team you will have clerical and administrative responsibility for all aspects of the licensing of firearms, shotguns and explosives and associated activities.
The position is for a full-time, 12 month fixed term, working Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00 at Mansfield House. There would also be the potential to work from home 2 days per week, once fully trained.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing applicants for the grant and renewal of firearm, shotgun and explosives certificates.
- Responding to enquiries by telephone, email and in person from Police Officers, Staff and members of the public.
- Issuing certificates and permits, and maintaining.
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The Must Haves
- GCSE grade C/4 (minimum) in English Language, or have equivalent experience working to this level.
- Experience in an administrative environment.
- Excellent communication skills, providing high-quality service to customers.
What’s in it for you?
At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.
What’s Next
Please click APPLY to complete your application telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
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Vacancy closes on Monday 28 September 2026 at 23:55
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Who We Are
At Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.
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