Officer: Firearm Administration and Compliance

Key Performance Areas

Firearm Assessment, Compliance and Administration

• Conduct Firearm Compliance Audits based on the Firearms Control Act and Regulations.

• Conduct safe inspections of the safe and interview staff members that require firearms after hours and to store the firearm at their residence.

• Control stock in order to validate that all company firearms, ammunition and equipment is accounted for.

• Analyze and recommend firearm equipment/ accessories requirements needed by the close protectors.

• Facilitate firearm training to all close protectors in line with the requirements.

• Collect and transport firearms, ammunition, and equipment.

• Issue firearms and permits to competent close protectors.

• Collect firearms from SAPS stations.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in firearm technology and industry trends.

Implement and Monitor Firearm Risk Management Process

• Verify that the employee/s being issued with a firearm/s are in possession of a valid competency certificate for the specific category of firearm.

• Control all access to the gun vault.

• Maintain accurate and complete registers, permits and paperwork.

• Inspect firearms and ammunition regularly in order to ensure that firearms are clean, in a working condition and serial numbers are visible and correct.

Reporting

• Evaluate and report on the condition of firearms, ensuring they are in a proper working condition and free of any defects.

• Compile written feedback reports on all audit findings, risk assessments, and follow-up on corrective actions taken or implemented.

• Report on broken or faulty firearms received as per Firearms Policy.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Security Management/Policing related qualification.

• PSIRA Grading.

• Firearm Competency Certification for business purposes.

• Relevant 3 years' experience in Firearm Administration and Compliance environment.

• Experience in working on the Electronic Firearm Management System.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required

• Planning, organising and coordinating.

• Personal mastery.

• Judgment and decision making.

• Ethics and values.

• Client service orientation.

• Adhere to the Firearms Control Act 60 (No 60 of 2000), the Firearms Regulations 2004 and Regulation 21.

• Knowledge of General Asset Control.

• Computer Literacy.

• Office Administration.

• Manual and electronic filing system.