Firearms Agent

Role Responsibilities

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

You will undertake and assist Firearms Officers with all actions/investigations in connection with licenses. You will support the Firearms Officers to validate, refuse and revoke licenses and seek prohibition orders. These actions include identifying eligibility issues, including risks to public safety and violation of the Firearms Act and regulations, and Part III of the Criminal Code. These decisions and actions may involve individuals, businesses, shooting clubs and shooting ranges. 

Additional responsibilities include: 

• Working in accordance with the Firearms Act, Canadian Firearms Programs, and other federal and provincial legislation. 
• Under guidance of a Firearms Officer, develop appropriate interviewing techniques that would withstand legal scrutiny. 
• Contributing to tracking, reporting and evaluation systems for the operational cycle as directed by the Regional Operations Manager. 
• Responding to general inquiries related to the Canadian Firearms Program. 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

• Creative Problem Solving: Uses a wide range of techniques to break down problems 
• Agility: Identifies and manage required changes and the associated risks
• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibilities for outcomes 
• Develop Self and Others: Plans according to career goals and regular development

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (public policy, public administration, law enforcement, etc.); no experience required. 

Equivalencies will be considered on a one for one basis. 

Assets: 

• Experience working on complex investigation files in a law enforcement setting. 
• Working experience dealing with firearms. 
• Working knowledge of the Firearms Act, and the Canadian Firearms Program. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

This posting will be used to fill four, full-time permanent positions. This position works Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week. 

Final candidates are required to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance conducted by the RCMP. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Final candidates will be required to complete Alberta Peace Officer Investigator training and be eligible to obtain a Peace Officer appointment.

This position requires working with firearms. 

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
• Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
• Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8-hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program
• Please specify the year you graduated
• Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.