Job in Lincolnshire.

[Jega]

Just a quick heads up for anyone interested in a firearms related job in Lincolnshire ,not the best paying job out there but it might be up somebodys street .

https://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=734c1e337ec69a89&l=s****horpe&tk=1b8ls57ae1d5h925&from=ja&alid=56cf5298e4b0aaf8379bc9aa&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts

[kyska]

That really is a shocking salary.

[TIGHTCHOKE]

Yes that is shocking, I suspect that will have some effect upon the quality of person interested in it!

[BrowningB525]

That seems to be the going rate for feo. West Yorkshire were recruiting last year.

[Wb123]

Painfully low pay, but thinking about it with two people earning that sort of money one could live reasonably comfortably in Lincolnshire.

[VicW]

I live in Lincs and reckon that considering the responsibilities of the job it is pathetically low even for Lincs.

Presumably it is plus travel expenses if you use your own car.

 

Vic.

[manthing]

That's under £9 an hour...doesn't compute.

[TIGHTCHOKE]

I wonder how many will apply?

 

Don't want much from the successful candidate!

 

Firearms Enquiry Officer
G4S 5,459 reviews - Lincoln LN2
£17,500 a year

Job Introduction
In 2012 G4S and Lincolnshire Police formed a Strategic Partnership and we are now currently looking for individuals who are interested in joining us as a Firearms Enquiry Officer within our Firearms Licensing Department.

The ideal candidate will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary department, maintaining and interrogating computer systems, to quality control the accuracy and validity of information held in accordance with Force Policy, National Guidance and the Data Protection Act 1984. We are looking for somebody that can provide support and assistance within the department whilst ensuring the smooth operation of its core tasks and support operational officers. The candidate must promote equality of opportunity to the people of Lincolnshire and treat all individuals fairly with dignity and respect whilst providing a high quality, customer focused administrative support.

Please be advised that this is a full time fixed term position until the end of March 2018.

Closing date for applications 23:45 hours 26th February 2017.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for inputting, updating, maintenance and quality control of information onto Police, National and other force computer systems in accordance with policies and directives current at the relevant time.
Create and assist in the accurate and prompt maintenance of manual and computerised records to ensure the integrity of data held, in line with company policies and procedures so that all information readily available and accessible. Including the transfer of files in the required format.
Conduct and undertake all necessary enquiries to assess the suitability of persons and associates applying for a grant, renewal or variation to possess firearms certificates, dealers’ certificates of registration, but not limited to and report accordingly in accordance with appropriate legislation and policies, directives current at the relevant time.
Prepare suitability reports following visits to applicants for certificates, to include an assessment and recommendation for action and submit report for the Firearms Licensing Decision Maker.
Visit, inspect and monitor dealers, gun clubs, ranges and other organisations or individuals for conformity and report accordingly
Carry out in depth enquiries into contentious matters involving applicants and certificate holders and prepare reports and statements.
Assess the suitability of land (with particular regard to calibre) for shooting with regard to public safety and report accordingly.
Monitor lapsed certificates and investigate the holders where required.
To administer process, review, maintain and progress file information on appropriate computer systems or manual records and in accordance with national and locally agreed standards, quality and timeliness.
Act as a point of contact and respond to enquiries or correspondence as required and provide the appropriate advice, guidance and support as necessary in accordance with established protocol.
Advise the Firearms Licensing Decision Makers through written reports where an Offence under the Firearms Act is detected during an inspection.
Understand and act in accordance with legal requirements and keep updated with changes to legislation and guidance, both national and local. Review impact on current systems and practices and where appropriate propose changes to working and operating practices.
Responsible for the scanning, quality assurance and processing of information on computerised systems.
The duties and responsibilities of the role will require travel in and outside the county of Lincolnshire and the post holder may be required to provide evening and weekend cover when necessary.
The requirement where appropriate to attend and give evidence at court.
Assist in training and to carry out other duties as may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post.

The Ideal Candidate
Key Competencies

Dealing with Changing Circumstances
Supporting and Working with Others
Dealing with Complexity
Acting Professionally
Delivering Great Customer Service
Sharing and Co-Operating

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Communicates effectively and the ability to demonstrate the use of interviewing techniques.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Experience of data input and retrieval and experience of working within an administrative and computerised role.
Uses listening and questioning techniques to elicit relevant information.
Demonstrates a methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise.
Demonstrates the ability to check, collate and analyse information ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
Able to work using own initiative and work unsupervised.
Hold a full clean driving licence.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

Experience of Firearms legislation and the Control of Explosives Regulations 1991 and the Explosives Act.
Experience of carrying out security and land surveys.
Demonstrates knowledge of Police Computer Systems, procedures and working practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Demonstrates an ability to complete workloads within set timescales.

[clakk]

They want a £50,000 a year brain with the ability to live on minimum wage cant think why Licensing,s such a lottery

[wymberley]

If you look at the ideal candidates' specifics, you could well imagine that their target is a retired plod looking to enhance his pension. Either that or someone having to apply for his own job. Don't bother moving though, it's only for a year.

[Bluebarrels]

Jesus they seem to want a lot for there money!

Better pay and a lot let hassle stacking shelves in Tesco's lol

[bostonmick]

Painfully low pay, but thinking about it with two people earning that sort of money one could live reasonably comfortably in Lincolnshire.

Could you expand on your reasoning for this statement.are you under the impression that utilities are cheaper here.or fuel costs less.food and clothing is the same as elsewhere.houses may be a bit cheaper but two people earning that would still struggle to raise a mortgage on a reasonable property.

[keg]

What a about a top of for a police pension. If someone has retired recently, not bad when viewed from that angle.

[deershooter]

They are all retired plod in Lincolnshire

[Seadog1408]

Pay peanuts......get monkeys.

[Konnie]

The ones i have delt with are very good just thin on the ground,

 

But not a great deal of money if there are no add on's for car, petrol etc as lincolnshire is a large stretched out county.

[Lord Geordie]

£5k more than I am on

 

I get around 12k before tax and NI, Pension contribution etc.

[Guest stevo]

They are all retired plod in Lincolnshire

Yep this ⬆️ The few I have met have been either ret police or army / RAF. They have all done there full time. And some this will be a nice top up without effecting there FULL pensions. Also when I was chatting to mine he was telling me that yes full time is 37.5 hrs a week. But flexible hours. They only spend two days a week MAX ( normally one day in office the rest of week is out and about doing enquiries and all the reports and evidence they write up is done at home witch accounts for half of there working week.

All they really are is admin for the decision makers

[old man]

Could it be that in this wonderful partnership with G4S that they are creaming off the top.

 

G4S,,,,,,, good for some?

[Wb123]

Could you expand on your reasoning for this statement.are you under the impression that utilities are cheaper here.or fuel costs less.food and clothing is the same as elsewhere.houses may be a bit cheaper but two people earning that would still struggle to raise a mortgage on a reasonable property.

 

I lived in North Lincolnshire for a year and was struck by how much less I was spending on cost of living than in the south west. Housing was the biggest saving but food bills, petrol, water and council tax were notably cheaper.

 

At 17.5k the take home will also be a much higher proportion than most of us would get, so two people on that will take home combined £2510 a month.

 

On one salary assuming student loan on the old scheme you would need a single earner on 43k to match that, 40k with no student loan. Most people outside the south would hope that income would support a one income family if need be in my experience. Living on £17.5k on your own however I suspect would be a nightmare.

 

 

 

I'm not convinced by peoples suggestions the pay is fine as a top up for a police pension. If you have other sources of income why does it make your work worth less? A colleague of mine has a substantial trust fund income, does that mean he should work for free or that I should be paid extra?

[bostonmick]

I lived in North Lincolnshire for a year and was struck by how much less I was spending on cost of living than in the south west. Housing was the biggest saving but food bills, petrol, water and council tax were notably cheaper.

 

At 17.5k the take home will also be a much higher proportion than most of us would get, so two people on that will take home combined £2510 a month.

 

On one salary assuming student loan on the old scheme you would need a single earner on 43k to match that, 40k with no student loan. Most people outside the south would hope that income would support a one income family if need be in my experience. Living on £17.5k on your own however I suspect would be a nightmare.

 

 

 

I'm not convinced by peoples suggestions the pay is fine as a top up for a police pension. If you have other sources of income why does it make your work worth less? A colleague of mine has a substantial trust fund income, does that mean he should work for free or that I should be paid extra?

You do realise that the job is pro rata .the actual hours are 23 per week meaning the pay would actually be just around 9k.also as I am in Lincolnshire I would be interested in knowing where the cheap fuel is being sold as I travel down to Essex frequently and fuel costs are the same.you can buy some food straight off the farm a little cheaper.but that's the same in any part of the U.K.the job is only suited to a retired person who just wants something to top up a pension or fill empty hours.although I doubt the benefits are very good once your pension has been hammered by Hmrc .

[GingerCat]

I'm in north Lincolnshire too and live as frugally as I can yet would struggle on 17.5k. In fact I couldn't do it. A months salary would be spent on fuel to work alone.

[ordnance]

Pathetic pay for the responsibilities.

[Wb123]

You do realise that the job is pro rata .the actual hours are 23 per week meaning the pay would actually be just around 9k.also as I am in Lincolnshire I would be interested in knowing where the cheap fuel is being sold as I travel down to Essex frequently and fuel costs are the same.you can buy some food straight off the farm a little cheaper.but that's the same in any part of the U.K.the job is only suited to a retired person who just wants something to top up a pension or fill empty hours.although I doubt the benefits are very good once your pension has been hammered by Hmrc .

 

I missed that entirely and thought it was £17.5k per annum for a half weeks work.

 

Supermarket fuel was 2-3p a litre less than at home.

Edited February 12, 2017 by Wb123

[Pistol p]

What they are after, from this discription, is a freshly retired cop who can't wind down with a chip on their shoulder.

Bend over everyone, there's one coming your way soon.