Bridgend, United Kingdom
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The successful applicants will perform a range of administrative, maintenance and service duties to support the Joint Firearms Unit.To maintain and service all force weapons to support operational, training and instructional requirements; to ensure full accountability of weapons and ammunition through an electronic accounting system, to advise on introduction of new weapon systems, and to manage the safe destruction and disposal of surplus weapons and ammunition.The post holder will pay particular attention to maintain security at the armoury including regular audits of weapons and ammunition holdings. The post holder must also be willing to attend specialist weapon and ammunition training by manufacturers of Police supplied weapons in excess of the formally recognised Armourers qualification.The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basisAs an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.You will work with a small team of dedicated and professional armourers, highly experienced in their field.Armourers are responsible for substantial stocks of firearms, ammunition, specialist munitions and less lethal weaponry. Given the critical nature of this role, elevating the vetting requirement to Management Vetting (MV), along with the introduction of a GP referral, are now considered appropriate and proportionate controls within the vetting process. These amendments will look to be fully implemented by April 1st 2027.
