Firearms Officer

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 36558

Ministry: Justice

Location: Coaldale, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 4, 2023

Classification: Program Services 3

**About Us**:
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

The Alberta Chief Firearms Office (ACFO) was established in September 2021 and administers the federal Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) to Albertans. The Firearms Act and Part III of the Criminal Code regulate the actions of the CFP.

The Alberta Chief Firearms Office (ACFO) support safe communities by managing the ownership, purchase, movement and use of firearms within the province through the responsible administration of the federal Firearms Act.

**Role**:
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you provide operational services for the provincial delivery and management of the federal Firearms Act. The services provided enhance public safety through the responsible administration of firearm licensing, serving a wide variety of stakeholders.

You are responsible for conducting interviews and investigations to determine the eligibility of an individual or business to hold a firearms license. The recommendation to approve, refuse or revoke a license is articulated to the CFO in a clear and concise manner. As part of the role, you will encourage compliance with corrective actions, investigate public safety concerns, resolve regulatory issues and determine eligibility for firearms licensing, sale, transport and transfer. This will be achieved through a variety of activities, consultations and communications with the firearms industry, including importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, gunsmiths, auction houses and retailers. You will also liaise with a wide range of organizations, such as club and range operators, individual firearms clients, law enforcement agencies, court officers and other government employees.
A commitment to public safety will be paramount.

**Qualifications**:
University graduation in a related field and at least two years of progressively responsible and related experience conducting firearms or public safety related investigations and conducting Interviews.

This position also requires experience working with firearms. Previous experience working for the Canadian Firearms Program is considered an asset. Experience working on complex investigation files and analysis in a law enforcement setting (such as police, corrections, probation or military) will be given preference.

Experience using the PROS,CPIC, CFIS, National Canadian Firearms Program Database, other policing systems or programs, or other comparable programs will be considered an asset.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
**AGILITY**: You are able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

**SYSTEMS THINKING**: You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.

**DEVELOP NETWORKS**: You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

**BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS**:You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

**CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING**: You are able to assess options, and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.

**DRIVE FOR RESULTS**: You are able to determine what outcomes are important and maximize the use of resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and all stakeholders. You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

**Salary**:
$2,646.59 to $3,471.47 bi-weekly ($69,075- $90,605/ yearly)

**Notes**:
The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday, 8:15AM-4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week. Overtime may also be required. S