Firearm Applicant and Release Unit Manager

California Department of Justice

Sacramento (CA)

Hybrid

USD 80,039 - 99,435

Full time

14 days+

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Pension retirement

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11 paid holidays

Job summary

A state law enforcement agency in Sacramento is looking for a Firearm Applicant and Release Unit Manager to oversee the Firearms Applicant and Release Unit. Responsibilities include managing firearm application processes, providing law enforcement with crucial information, and leading system enhancement initiatives. Ideal candidates should have strong supervisory and analytical skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of $7,172.00 to $8,910.00 and includes hybrid work options.

Qualifications

Experience in managing firearm-related programs.
Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
Ability to coordinate system enhancements.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct activities for firearm applications.
Monitor daily activities and performance.
Provide information to assist law enforcement.
Research appeals regarding firearm denials.
Lead automated system enhancement activities.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Monitoring and evaluation

Supervisory skills

Researching information

Providing legal information

Job description

Firearm Applicant and Release Unit Manager

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Job Description And Duties

Staff Services Manager (SSM) I of the Bureau of Firearms (BOF) Firearm Clearance Programs, the SSM I is responsible for oversight of the Firearms Applicant and Release Unit, which includes the Firearm Reporting (FR) Team and the Law Enforcement Release (LER) Team.

The Staff Services Manager I is responsible for the following:

Planning, organizing, and directing various activities associated with the processing of applications for release of firearms in the custody or control of a court or law enforcement agency and firearm reporting.
Monitoring and evaluating Consolidated Firearms Information System (CFIS) daily activities and performance; monitoring and identifying automated interface processing issues between CFIS, California Reporting Information System and/or Dealer Record of Sales (DROS) system.
Providing information to law enforcement to assist in the investigation of crimes, recovery of lost or stolen firearms or release of confiscated firearms, ammunition and/or ammunition feeding device; as well as provide information on California firearms and ammunition laws to criminal justice agencies, the Legislature and BOF management.
Researching and providing information to Bureau’s Deputy Attorney General or Executive management regarding firearm and ammunition denial appeals.
Coordinating automated system enhancement activities by leading staff in the development of business processing rules, detailed system specifications, system implementation and testing, and development of follow‑up project reports.
Additional management activities include supervisory‑related duties, such as developing detailed processing procedures, interviewing and hiring staff, evaluating employees and resolving personnel issues.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-494568

Position #(s): 420-507-4800-001

Working Title: Firearm Applicant and Release Unit Manager

Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

Salary: $7,172.00 – $8,910.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: Day

Work Week: Monday-Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms, Firearm Applicant and Release Unit.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

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