The role also contributes to testing and evaluating new weapons to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness, whilst managing assets and ammunition across the JOU, and undertakes tasks such as range inspections, equipment repairs, weapon disposal, and supplier liaison. As the assistant armourer you will help ensure operational readiness, compliance with legislation, and the safe, effective use of firearms across the JOU Force areas, as well as supporting regional requirements.
You will conduct routine inspections and maintenance of firearms to guarantee safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness and also Test and evaluate new weapons and equipment, ensuring suitability, robustness, and cost-effectiveness for varied operational roles.
If you like the sounds of this exciting role please take a look at the full role profile which is attached – Assistant Armourer
What’s On Offer
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 3, A Level OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.
IT literate with an ability to assimilate and use new systems and programs as technology advances.
Essential Experience
Proven ability to operate safely within a hazardous environment, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to influence and persuade to prioritise organisational needs and legislative compliance.
Self-motivated and proactive, capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We are Emotionally Aware – Level 2
We Take Ownership – Level 2
We are Collaborative- Level 2
We Support and Inspire– Level 2
We Analyse Critically – Level 2
Please see the attached document for help with filling in the application form
Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611