FIREARMS INVESTIGATOR 5704

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for assisting law enforcement personnel in identifying firearms, classifying the type of weapon, and determining whether it is legal to own. The position is located in the Pistol Licensing Division of the Suffolk County Police Department and includes duties of an Applicant Investigator. The employee will also be expected to follow up on leads regarding the illegal private sale of weapons, and prepare concise criminal investigative case reports. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative or technical supervisor. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Responds to calls from law enforcement agencies regarding the identification and classification of a firearm or component, and advises whether it is legal to own;

Will meet a Police Officer in the field, to assist with the identification of weapons found on a person;

Conduct lectures to police recruits in the academy on how to recognize an assault weapon and what accessories added to a firearm may change the classification of the weapon;

Assist law enforcement personnel with the interpretation of the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013;

Identifies evidence of falsification of records, document discrepancies through the analysis and examination of records, documents and reports;
Grants access and administers tests to Pistol Licensing Staff for use of the federal E-Justice Integrated Portal, and the local Computer Automated Pistol System;

Assists in updating the language in the Suffolk County Police Officers Field Guide to Pistol Licensing;
Coordinates and performs all activities related to the processing of background investigations for pistol permit applicants and/or those applying for a firearms dealer license in Suffolk County;

May testify in court proceedings and trials.

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the legal interpretation of federal, state and local laws regarding the ownership of firearms in New York State; thorough knowledge of penal codes applicable to weapon possession; good knowledge of the licensing and use of the federal E-Justice Integrated Portal and the local Computer Automated Pistol System; working knowledge of federal, and local firearm licensing rules and regulations; working knowledge of the principles, practices and methods employed in investigative work; ability to obtain information through interviews and observations; ability to deal tactfully with applicants and the general public; ability to prepare accurate reports of material ascertained in investigations; ability to accurately interpret written reports; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open Competitive

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, and (3 ) years of paid experience in identifying the classification of weapons and the laws applicable to possession of such weapons.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title employee may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

5/31/2017

SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive