Organisation
Firearm Licensing Authority
Reference
VAC-56321
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$4,266,270 per annum
Date Posted
28/03/2025
Expiry Date
18/04/2025
Under 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 authorisation.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Applications completed
- Investigation conducted
- Investigation reports prepared
- Partnership with law enforcement developed and maintained
- Investigation/progress reports prepared
- Interviews conducted
- Customer queries addressed
- Database maintained
- Case files prepared
- Evidence organized and presented
- Confidentiality maintained
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Participate in meetings, seminars and conferences as required.
- Prepare Monthly Reports as required.
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.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/INDICATORS
- Background investigations are completed in accordance with the Authority’s policies and applicable laws and procedural requirements.
- Database contains credible, reliable and valid information and updated in accordance with agreed timeframe.
- Concluded investigations are in keeping with requirements and completed in agreed timeframes.
- Evidence presented within the agreed timeframe.
- Reports are accurate and completed within the agreed timeframe.
- The extent to which confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity are displayed in the execution of duties.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Own/operate a reliable motor vehicle
- Extensive travelling may be necessary
- May be required to work outside of regular working hours
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice
- Training in security investigation
- Two (2) years related work experience
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECK.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Other
Other
Other
Fields of study:
Law
Required degree level:
Other
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