ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF, NON-PEACE OFFICER

at  Department of Justice

Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Bureau of Firearms (BOF) Bureau Director, the Assistant Bureau Director (ABD) is responsible for executive oversight of the BOF Eligibility Branch. The ABD’s responsibilities include directing operational activities, planning, formulating and presenting policy recommendations; advocating legislative solutions; and implementing new system and programs for Department of Justice (Department) firearms-related activities. In addition, the ABD is responsible for numerous state-mandated programs and activities within the Law Enforcement Notification Section (LENS) and the Firearms Clearance Section (FCS). The ABD sets goals and objectives; enforces BOF policy and procedures; ensures compliance with all legal mandates and Department rules and regulations. The ABD ensures program and fiscal integrity and compliance with the stated mission of the BOF; meets budget, legislative and Department mandates; and enforces a safe and harassment-free work environment. The ABD represents the BOF’s operational and policy issues before the legislature, governmental agencies, top law enforcement administrators, representatives from the firearms industry, and the public. These duties require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of: (1) legal restrictions and implications relating to firearm-related activities; (2) technology information systems utilized by the BOF for firearm-related eligibility background checks and operational activities; (3) legislative, budget, personnel, labor relations, contracting, and grant development process; and (4) policies of the BOF and Department.

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