GUNSMITH 5062

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for purchasing, repairing and storing ordnance equipment for the Suffolk County Police Department. The employee purchases ordnance equipment according to specifications, is storekeeper for all such equipment and performs technical repair procedures on firearms, maintenance equipment and tools. The work is performed under the general supervision of Police Department officials, but responsibility for technical reliability lies with the incumbent; performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Repairs firearms using handtools and machines such as grinders, lathes, and millers;

Fits action and barrel into stock and aligns parts;

Installs parts such as sights, pistol grips and recoil pads;

Discharges firearms, corrects alignment and assembly of piece;

Performs clerical duties in connection with purchasing

procedures, inventory and repair and maintenance work performed;

Gives lectures to Police Recruits on care and cleaning of firearms.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of all types of firearms and other ordnance equipment; skill in performing repairing, refitting and refinishing procedures; ability to diagnose malfunction causes; ability to test equipment thoroughly before returning it to use; ability to follow prescribed County purchasing regulations and procedures in ordering firearms and other ordnance equipment; high level of personal integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school, training in firearms use and repair from a major firearms company and three years of diagnostic and repair experience in firearms and ordnance equipment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as Gunsmith in Suffolk County

New York State motor vehicle operator's license.

R 03/26/79

SUFFOLK COUNTY

COMPETITIVE