Firearms Program Coordinator

tucsonaz; Pickensville (SC); On-site; USD 57,261,000 - 85,819,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson is seeking a Court Firearms Coordinator to manage the Firearms Transfer Assistance Program (FTAP) within the court system. The role collaborates with judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, and other court staff to ensure firearms transfer orders in high-risk DV cases are properly administered and recorded.

Responsibilities include coordinating with county and city courts, developing procedures to track firearm transfers, working with agencies to serve

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience or equivalency.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or another related field.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement, court, or another criminal justice setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple courts to enforce firearms transfer provisions in high‑risk DV cases.
• Develop procedures to track firearm transfers to law enforcement as required by courts.
• Work with law enforcement to service protective orders and enforce release conditions.
• Coordinate with Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse to connect advocates for high‑risk victims.
• Plan trainings for law enforcement on risk assessment and for judicial officers.

Skills

One year of relevant experience

Equivalency

Year-for-year substitution allowed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Court Firearms Coordinator Responsibilities

Court firearms coordinator, a specialized court staff member, manages and coordinates all functions of the Firearms Transfer Assistance Program (FTAP). This role typically works closely with judges, county courts, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, and other court personnel and agencies to ensure that firearms transfer orders in domestic violence and intimate partner protective order cases are properly administered and recorded.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Specialty Court Coordinator Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

• Coordinates with Pima County Superior Court, Pima County Justice Court, and Tucson City Court facilitating the enforcement of judicial orders with firearms transfer provisions in high-risk domestic violence cases.
• Develop and perform processes and procedures to track the transfer of firearms to the appropriate law enforcement agencies based on the orders and requirements imposed by the individual courts.
• Works with various law enforcement agencies to facilitate the service of high-risk protective orders, and the enforcement of conditions of release in high-risk criminal cases.
• Works with Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse to coordinate the connection of advocates to high-risk victims in these cases.
• Coordinates with community agencies, the courts, probation, and law enforcement to develop and facilitate outreach programs to the public on the topics of domestic violence and firearms.
• Plans and organizes trainings for law enforcement on the APRAIS risk assessment, and training for judicial officers and other court staff on risk factors in intimate partner domestic violence cases in cooperation with Emerge and other service agencies.
• Assists in adapting and presenting training to state and national audiences as a blueprint for what a coordinated community response can accomplish in domestic violence and firearms issues.
• Tracks and maintains record of program-specific statistics that provide key performance indication of the programs progress and success. Reports statistical analysis in effective formats to assist program evaluation and development. All other duties as assigned.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of relevant experience Equivalency
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or another related field
• Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, court, or another criminal justice setting.

Position Details

Job Profile: J0120 - Senior Court Clerk View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

• Compensation Grade G104
• Hourly Range $19.97 - 29.95 USD
• The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Non-Exempt Position Type
• Regular Time Type
• Full time Department
• City Court Department Link https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Tucson-City-Court

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

About Us

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit‑eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well‑being, security and future, and peace of mind.

Benefits

• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well‑being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days of