We are welcoming applications for the role of Deputy Armourer with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset
Salary: Scale D - Starts at £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.Type of employment: Fixed Term, Internal Secondment
Temporary Role Duration: 21 July 2027
If you are not currently a police staff employee and are successful for this post, you will be offered a Fixed Term contract.
Please note that applicants applying for an internal or external secondment should seek support from their current line manager for their temporary release from their substantive role before applying. External secondment requests will need to be supported by the Force Executive. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.
This role is working in an Armoury environment where you will be carrying out servicing and repairs of different types of Police use firearms. The issue/auditing and return of ammunition for Firearms Training. Travelling around the county downloading and auditing Tasers and its ancillaries in line with force policy. Assisting in the running of the day to day Armoury duties. You will joining a close knit team that supports frontline officers, carrying out a role that is essential to keeping Tasers and Police Firearms operationally available.
Please see Job Description for full details.
Want to know more about this role?
Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the job description attached below.
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Mark Vukcevic - Inspector - Chief Firearms Instructor
Email Address: Mark.Vukcevic@Dorset.PNN.Police.uk
Telephone Number: tbc
What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
Annual Leave Entitlement:
25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
Application Stage:
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Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible, you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 24/11/2025, 12:00.
Selection Stage:
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.
Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.
If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the Competency Values Framework at Level 1, 2 or 3 as detailed in the role profile/job description and additional CVF document.
The interview process is due to take place week commencing 8 December 2025.
Some roles may also require an assessment. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment date will be if applicable.
Pre-requisites:
If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:
A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.
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