NICS Compliance Program Lead

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Job summary

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) seeks a qualified supervisor to lead a team handling NICS indexing and related criminal justice data. You will oversee day-to-day work distribution, ensure accuracy, and train staff on NICS procedures while maintaining compliance with federal and state policies.

The role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of FBI/NICS policies, and the ability to interpret arrest data for accurate index entries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an associate degree with four years of experience in criminal justice communication and/or training.
• Must obtain NCIC Full Function Certification within six months of hire.
• Extensive knowledge of the FBI Security policy, NCIC Operating Policies, and NICS.
• Ability to interpret arrest data from criminal histories and other court documentation to make accurate NICS Indices entries.
• Strong communication skills; ability to supervise, train, and interact with subordinates.
• Position may require statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team, facilitate the distribution of work, scheduling, quality assurance, and training initiatives. Attend and conduct training on NICS. Verify that U21s and R84s are completed correctly in the allotted time frame.
• Review daily correspondence from the courts, solicitors, and drug labs to determine if offenses would prohibit carrying a weapon or obtaining a permit, and if that person falls under the NICS denial and/or revocation policy. Prepare the indictments spreadsheet monthly for entry into the indices. Verify and submit all revocation letters and any correspondence to persons entered into the NICS Index or from persons regarding appeals and/or reliefs.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure all entries are correct and supported by documentation. Prepare for the triannual FBI NICS Audit and answer questions. Organize and maintain files on all NICS Indices entries and remove entries as necessary. Keep up to date on proper research, coding procedures, laws, legislation, and policies to ensure accurate and complete information is added to the NICS Index with the proper supporting document. Organize and collect statistical data as needed.
• Conduct meaningful and quality performance reviews on subordinates. Identify and assess an employee's strengths, quality of work, and weaknesses using performance reviews (EPMS). All performance reviews are conducted in a fair and impartial manner.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with four years in criminal justice communication/training

Job description

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) seeks a qualified supervisor to lead a team handling NICS indexing and related criminal justice data. You will oversee day-to-day work distribution, ensure accuracy, and train staff on NICS procedures while maintaining compliance with federal and state policies.

The role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of FBI/NICS policies, and the ability to interpret arrest data for accurate index entries.