Salary: $49,628.80 – $51,168.00 Annually
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2300309
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Opening Date: 06/10/2023
Closing Date: 6/18/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Job Summary
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications
This is an in-person position and is not eligible for remote work. This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, occasional weekends and/or additional hours as required, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Responsible for assisting the Concealed Handgun/Extra Duty Supervisor in the scheduling and processing of concealed handgun permits. Communicates with the general public regarding the Concealed Handgun Program-related State statutes and other laws governing firearms.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Schedules and processes concealed handgun applications; checks for accuracy of required documentation, photographs and fingerprints applicants, contacts applicants for completion of application process as necessary, conducts criminal background checks on all applicants, and scans and files applicant records into the appropriate area. Responds to public inquiries by email, telephone and in person.
- Communicates with the public, office staff, and other agencies regarding Colorado Revised Statutes and Federal Firearms laws pertaining to the Concealed Handgun Permit Program.
- Provides information to the public on the Concealed Handgun Program during gun shows, military information events, and public events.
- Receives incoming mail; sorts and routes mail to appropriate areas.
- Assists with training new CHP/Extra Duty Technician and volunteers as needed.
- Communicates with local businesses, individuals, educational institutions, municipalities, and government agencies. Answers all inquiries about the Extra Duty Program.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Some knowledge of law enforcement practices, investigative techniques, criminal law, and operations of outside agencies preferred.
- Knowledge of office equipment, including computers, multi-line telephones, fax machines, scanners, and photocopiers.
- Working knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Must possess strong communication skills and public speaking skills.
- Ability to type 40 words per minute (WPM) and enter data accurately.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
- Ability to establish effective working relationship with the public and Sheriff’s Office personnel.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, work under pressure at multiple tasks, and be well organized.
- Demonstrates strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- One year of experience in an office environment.
- Experience scheduling and coordinating multiple tasks.
- Must possess and maintain NCIC/CCIC certification, or ability to obtain within ninety days of employment.
- Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
- Colorado Notary Public highly desired.
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, and drug screen.
Work Conditions
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional weekend work and additional hours required.
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How did you learn of this position?
- El Paso County Website
- Indeed.com
- Employee Referral
- Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
- University/College Career Site
- Industry-specific Career Site
- Professional Membership Career Site
- Career Fair
- Other
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent education?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have one year of experience in an office environment?
- Yes
- No
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Please explain your experience with scheduling and coordinating multiple tasks? If none, put N/A
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Are you currently a Colorado Notary Public?
- Yes
- No
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The Sheriff’s Office employs a “non-release” hostage policy. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, either inside or outside of a Sheriff’s Office facility (vehicles included), we would do everything within our power in order to secure your release; however, we would never release an inmate or prisoner. Can you work in an environment that operates under a policy such as this?
- Yes
- No
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