FIREARMS PURCHASING PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 71002358

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the CJIS Manager I within the Firearm Purchase Program (FPP), this position is responsible for the review and advanced analysis of criminal history records to determine eligibility for the purchase and possession of firearms as authorized by Florida Statute. This position is also responsible for training internal and external customers, critical review of transactions for discrepancies, and quality control of transaction evaluations. This independent work assists management in the coordination of assignments that are complex in nature and broad in objective with the integration of diverse functions. This position must meet and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) certification as required and is responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of data housed within department databases.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Knowledge of office and administrative principles and practices;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;
• Knowledge of the FCIC/NCIC, III, CCH, and NICS information systems;
• Knowledge of customer service etiquette and ability to apply it effectively;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and
• Ability to read and interpret law enforcement data, Florida Statutes, Commission Rules, and Divisional Policy and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

Responsibilities

• Completing task analyses and workflow documentation with such goals as to resolve programmatic, administrative, and operational issues;
• Acting as a team leader in the absence of management, allocating resources to maximize productivity and efficiency;
• Creating schedules as needed for queues, phones, and other operational activities;
• Reviewing and processing firearm transactions in the Firearm Eligibility System (FES) queue from licensed firearm dealers to screen potential buyer's eligibility to purchase a firearm;
• Evaluating requests by analyzing criminal justice information in FES in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner and processing transactions in accordance with state and federal law;
• Assessing, analyzing, and making recommendations to resolve issues and problems within the Section/Bureau/Division;
• Contacting local, state, and federal agencies by telephone or written correspondence to obtain information necessary to determine a firearm buyer's eligibility; and
• Evaluating workflow cases to ensure quality control of information submitted through CCH workflow.

Benefits

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Pension and investment retirement plan options
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed