FIREARMS ELIGIBILITY ANALYST TRAINEE- Firearm Transfer Inquiry Program

Position Description

As a Firearms Eligibility Analyst Trainee in the Public Safety Services-Firearms Bureau within the Division of Justice Services, under immediate supervision, for a period of not less than six months and not to exceed twelve months, actively participates in an orientation, formal classroom, and on-the-job training. Develops and expands knowledge in the review, analysis and interpretation of criminal and mental health history hits received from federal, state, and in-house databases. Determines if criminal history hits meet federal, out-of-state, or State of Illinois firearms and firearms dealer certification prohibiting criteria. Researches and interprets federal, out-of-state and State of Illinois statutes to learn how to distinguish between state and federal misdemeanor and felony charges and the classification of such charges for each criminal history entry. Researches open arrests and dispositions, probations and conditional discharges. Enters information into appropriate computer systems and the vetting of new firearm dealers. Reviews applications of individuals applying to obtain a FDLC for completion and accuracy. Updates and maintains a current list of certified FFLS. Maintains records of individuals with non-compliance write-ups and follow-up inspections. Respond to emails from current FFLs regarding FDLC issues.Answers calls from the Firearms Services Bureau Person to Person phone line regarding firearm ownership eligibility inquires and FDLC issues.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, for a period of not less than six months and not to exceed twelve months, actively participates in an orientation, formal classroom, and on-the-job training.
• Completes assignments of increasing difficulty.
• Receives instruction on the documentation of case decisions and findings.
• Review current Federal Firearms License (FFL) and FDLC holders.
• Answers calls from the Firearms Services Bureau Person to Person phone line regarding firearm ownership eligibility inquires and FDLC issues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college or related experience may be substituted for college to meet the requirements for this class.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers elementary knowledge of database management systems.
• Prefers one (1) year experience operating a personal computer and utilizing relevant software.
• Prefers one (1) year experience analyzing and comparing information, drawing conclusions, and exercising discretion and judgment as related to determining FOID card and concealed carry permit eligibility.
• Prefers one (1) year experience analyzing and comparing information, drawing conclusions, and exercising discretion and judgment as related to determining FOID card and concealed carry permit eligibility.
• Prefers one (1) year experience communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in order to explain FOID application and concealed carry permit processes and procedures.
• Prefers experience establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers, and law enforcement and legal personnel at the federal and state level.
• Prefers exceptional interpersonal skills.

Condition of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass drug testing.
• Required to be fingerprinted.
• Requires the ability to obtain Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) certification.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• • Flexible work schedules in many program areas
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
  • Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
  • Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
  • Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
  • Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.