Firearm Examination Officer (Level7) - Mandeville

Summary

Conduct a programme of certification or de-certification of applicants, Firearm Instructors, Firearm Ranges and Practical Firearm Training Courses. 💰Salary: $3,501,526 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Administers the Firearm Examination.
• • Inform applicants of result and updates the Authority’s database.
• • Reviews application for certification from Firearm Instructors, process applications and inform applicants.
• • Monitors practical Firearm Training Courses to ensure adherence to standards and guidelines, which have been set by the Authority.
• • Monitors Gun Clubs and approved Firearm ranges to ensure adherence to standards set by the Authority.
• • Conduct inspection of private security companies firearm vaults on behalf of the Authority to ensure that the proper security standards are being met.
• • Monitors adherence to the procedures set governing the sale of ammunition by private dealers.
• • Liaise with customers, government ministries, department and agencies and the private sector organizations to disseminate information and gain customer feedback.
• • Review customer comments and suggestions relieved and respond to issues raised.
• • Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly performance report and statistics.
• • Contribute to the development of the corporate plan and budget to ensure the department targets and objectives are reflected.
• • Communicate with members of the public on Authority policies and practices and relevant legislation.
• • Advise and respond to customer enquires related to new registrations and legislation administered by the office. Instruct customer service as to correct format and content of documents to be submitted.
• • Design and administer customer questionnaires, survey and polls to gain feedback on Authority services and identify areas for improvement.
• • Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time by Manager Examination and Certification.

Required Skills

• Technical Competencies:

  • • Interviewing techniques
  • • Knowledge of FLA Act
  • • Principles and practices of investigation and research
  • • Excellent knowledge of the Authority’s Policies and Procedures

• Core Competencies:

  • • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • • Excellent Communication skills.
  • • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • • Good management skills.
  • • Good planning and organizing skills.
  • • Good analytical skills and sound judgment.
  • • Good time management skills.
  • • Working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
  • • Ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• • Diploma in Management studies or equivalent qualification/training.
• • Three (3) years related experience.
• • Qualified Firearm Instructor.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted NO LATER THAN FRIDAY JUNE 20, 2025 The Manager, Human Resource Management & Development Firearm Licensing Authority 91A Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 or 📧 Email: hrd@fla.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Email subject should contain FIREARM EXAMINATION OFFICER (LEVEL 7) MANDEVILLE 🔒 Important: All applicants will be required to pass a security background check. 🙏 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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