Investgator (Level 8) - Mandeville

Summary

Under the direction of Senior Investigator, the post incumbent conducts investigation of new applicants to determine their suitability to hold a firearm. Investigating complaints regarding the breach of any term or condition of the firearm authorization. 💰Salary: $4,266,270 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Administrative/Technical Responsibilities
• • Conduct interview with applicants and other individuals who might be able to offer more information about the applicant and their histories.
• • Meet with individuals being investigated about irregularities that they find.
• • Conduct thorough and complete background investigation and prepare credible evidence submissions.
• • Direct applicants to provide additional information.
• • Peruse lines of enquiry.
• • Prepare written reports, findings and recommendations and comments on investigations.
• • Produces internal/external written reports of investigation.
• • Completes and compiles applications, personal history, statements (and other documents, as required to determine suitability) for completeness.
• • Works closely with law enforcement when necessary to get assistance during an investigation.
• • Record all findings and data related to investigations and share information with the Senior Investigator.
• • Prepare technical investigative reports.
• • Investigates complaints regarding breaches.
• • Develops and maintains the complaints and investigative database.
• • Organize evidence and material for possible use in a court of law.
• • Maintain a comprehensive database on cases arising from complaints and investigations.
• • Prepare letters, reports, written summary of findings.
• • Liaise with customer comments and suggestions received and respond to issues raised accordingly.
• • Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reports and statistics.
• • Communicate with members of the public on the Authority's policies and practices and relevant legislations.
• • Prepare Monthly Reports as required.

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:

  • • Good conflict management
  • • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • • Good interpersonal skills
  • • Excellent external relationship skills
  • • Good judgement in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice
• • Training in security investigation
• • Two (2) years related work experience

Additional Information and Instructions

• Working Conditions:

  • • Own/operate a reliable motor vehicle
  • • Extensive travelling may be necessary
  • • May be required to work outside of regular working hours

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 INVESTIGATOR (LEVEL 8) MANDEVILLE 🔒 Important: All applicants will be required to pass a security background check. 🙏 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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