Program Specialist 3 Firearms Background Division

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 58584 - 78912

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This recruitment is open for two Program Specialist 3s in Olympia
Interviews are expected to take place the week of February 23rd.

About the Position:

These positions are in the Research: Out-of-State (ROS) section.The ROS sectionteam members are responsible for researching data sources for out-of-state background checks as well as processing appeals of denials working with courts attorneys and appellants.

FBD team members use extensive and authoritative knowledge of state and federal laws (RCW 9.41 18 USC 922 and 28 CFR Part 25) policies rules and procedures to perform complex determinations of firearm possession eligibility in order to render a final decision on an individuals constitutional right to possess a of both units share responsibility of making entries into the NICS Indices for court orders or when non-fingerprinted prohibiting events are discovered during the course of a background check.

This position reports directly to the Unit Supervisor supporting the Division by making independent eligibility determinations on individuals attempting to transfer a firearm retrieve a firearm from law enforcement evidence appealing their denial of a firearm background check entering court orders prohibiting firearm possession processing restoration of firearm rights petitions and using the statewide Secure Automated Firearms E-Check (SAFE) system a fully integrated multiple data source system used by Washington State Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to submit background check requests.

The position interacts with FBD Commander Assistant Division Commander other Division personnel Investigative Services Bureau commander and administrative staff and other internal and external stakeholders to accomplish work.

About the Division:
The Firearms Background Division (FBD) is comprised of three sections: Research: In-State (RIS) Research: Out-of-State (ROS) and Quality Assurance and Training Unit (QATU). This position is assigned to Research: Out-of-State (ROS).

FBD provides firearm eligibility background check services to Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) WSP and non-WSP evidence officers releasing a firearm from evidence or safekeeping and Prosecuting Attorneys Offices for Restoration of Firearm Rights petitions as well as entering qualifying court orders prohibiting firearm possession into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Indices.

About the Agency & Division:
The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves communicate openly and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring training and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

Duties

Our new teammate will be able to perform:

Background Check Adjudications
Record Entry
Customer Service

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to professionally deal with angry or belligerent people on the telephone or via email.

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
Must become ACCESS Level 2 certified within six months of appointment if not already certified.
Successful completion of Firearm Background Examiner certification program within twelve months of appointment if not already completed.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol

A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation the veterans preference will not be awarded. Pleaseclick here to determine your eligibility.

Questions
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DescriptionThis recruitment is open for two Program Specialist 3s in OlympiaInterviews are expected to take place the week of February 23rd.About the Position:These positions are in the Research: Out-of-State (ROS) section.The ROS sectionteam members are responsible for researching data sources for ...