The Saskatchewan Firearms Secretariat is excited to be hiring one (1) Firearms Officer position in Saskatoon and one (1) Firearms Officer position in Regina.
The Saskatchewan Firearms Secretariat’s mandate is to administer the Federal Firearms Act, and ensure safe and proper regulated licensing, transporting, and carrying of firearms within the province. The Firearms Officer (FO) will liaise with law enforcement, inter provincial governments, municipal and public agencies, businesses, and non-profits, as well as the public at large regarding firearm practices and protocols. FOs provide information and awareness through education, conduct inspections, and investigate all firearm related inquiries and concerns throughout the province.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Firearms Officer, the Firearms Officer’s role focuses on firearms safety through, assisting in administering the Firearms Act, policy compliance and enforcement, and conducting investigations. As an FO, you will be approachable and direct with outstanding communications skills (verbal and written) to influence, persuade, negotiate, and mediate varying circumstances. You will determine approval, denial, or revocation of firearms licenses, through an inclusive problem solving and holistic decision-making approach utilizing information and sound judgement, that adheres to the legislation, regulations, and acts, and you will respond to inquiries and identify potential risks to public safety.
The successful candidates will be required to be authorized to carry firearms and be able to pass the Provincial Firearms Standards approved by the Saskatchewan Police Commission, and be qualified to carry and use O.C. Spray, and extendable batons. Additionally, you may be required to undergo medical and physical testing (to demonstrate overall health and fitness) and will be required to undergo psychological testing, criminal record check, background checks, qualify for a heightened level of security clearance, possess a valid driver’s license, successfully complete a period of position-specific training including Use of Force and Risk Management, and work varied shifts with extended hours that include northern travel.
The incumbent will be appointed as a Special Constable pursuant to The Police Act, 1990.
To be successful in this position, you will have knowledge of the Firearms Act, Regulations, the Criminal Code of Canada, and have experience with courts, court processes and providing court testimony. Your exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills and non-judgmental demeanor will assist in providing information, promoting awareness and training, conducting thorough interviews, investigations, and inspections, and analyzing complex situations, as well as:
Our candidates of choice are accountable, results-orientated individuals that can meet multiple demands in a continuously changing environment. Your excellent interpersonal skills will assist in developing and maintaining professional relationships with third party agencies and individuals. Your experience and working knowledge in the following will support you in completing the FO duties:
Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through a 2-year diploma course in Police Studies or Justice combined with experience in policing, investigations, interviewing, working with various specialized procedures and protocols related to firearms.
Conditions of employment must be met to commence in this position:
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