Firearms Officer
Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Canadian Firearms Program is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Firearms Officer. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – Canadian Firearms Program, operating under the Government of Canada, is responsible for overseeing and regulating firearm ownership and safety in the country. This program plays a pivotal role in maintaining public safety by implementing and enforcing strict firearm laws and regulations. It manages the licensing and registration of firearms, conducts background checks on applicants, and ensures compliance with safety requirements. Through the Canadian Firearms Program, the RCMP contributes to reducing the risks associated with firearms and strives to prevent gun-related incidents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Canada
Division: Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Canadian Firearms Program
Position: Firearms Officer
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $72,171 to $77,758
Employment Type: Permanent and temporary
Location: Kamloops (British Columbia) and other various locations
Reference number: RCM23J-020965-000386
Selection process number: 23-RCM-EA-N-S-NCR-SPS/CFP-120467
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives
Experience: Candidates should have experience handling, using, or identifying firearms
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
- The candidates should be willing to work in an environment that involves possible exposure to unsettling and/or graphic police files
- The candidates should be prepared to travel to and work in remote, rugged terrain, and other locations as required
- The candidates should be willing to work overtime and variable hours as required
- The candidates should be capable of handling firearms, as required, throughout their time in the position
- The candidates should be able to lift and carry up to 25 kg (+55 pounds), as required, throughout their time in the position
- The candidates should possess a valid driver’s license
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience dealing with courts and court officials or providing court testimony
- The candidates should have fluency in an Indigenous, South Asian, Asian, or Persian language, or any language other than English or French
- The candidates should have experience conducting detailed investigations
- The candidates should have experience conducting interviews to obtain detailed information
- The candidates should have experience preparing correspondence that articulates detailed decisions or recommendations
- The candidates should have experience interpreting and applying federal or provincial legislation or regulations
- The candidates should have experience building partnerships with internal and external partners
- The candidates should have experience using a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- The candidates should have the ability to analyze complex issues and provide recommendations
- The candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively in writing, communicate effectively orally, and should possess effective interpersonal relationship skills
- The candidates should exercise good judgment, be dependable, and should demonstrate initiative
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to assist in administering the Firearms Act Canada (the Act) under a designation of authority from the Chief Firearms Officer
- The candidates should be able to investigate, analyze, and make decisions to approve, refuse, or revoke firearms licenses and authorizations for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Decisions are based on eligibility under the Act and potential risk to public safety
- The candidates should be able to access police, court, and other secure information databases, conducting interviews with a broad spectrum of people (e.g. license applicants, licensee family members/employers/etc., medical professionals, police, Crown, and others) in order to undertake thorough investigations
- The candidates should be able to coordinate and carry out inspections of firearms businesses, shooting ranges, and some private dwelling houses to ensure compliance with the Act and Regulations
- The candidates should be able to plan and implement outreaches to clients and stakeholder groups (e.g. remote or indigenous communities, other government departments, police, public interest groups) to educate and assist with compliance
- The candidates should be able to prepare and submit legal documents such as notices of refusal or revocation, court briefs, affidavits, and disclosure materials. Most decisions to refuse or revoke licenses or authorizations can be referred to a provincial court for a review of the decision
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!