Officer: Firearm Administration and Compliance

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.

• 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.