Applications are invited from suitably qualified Officers to fill the post of Chief Executive Officer, Firearm Licensing Authority.

  

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Executive Officer manages the organization to ensure the efficient discharge of the Authority’s responsibilities as outlined by the Firearms Act and Regulations.

 

 Key Outputs

• Oversees the administrative processes for the issuing of Firearm Users licences, Firearm User Employee Certificates and Firearm Permits  
• Ensures the conduct of professional and rigorous investigation for the application process  
• Provides advice to the Minister, the Permanent Secretary and the Firearms Licensing Board

 

Job Responsibilities

·        Advise the Minister of National Security on issues arising out of policy implementation and recommend changes, including amendments to legislation. 

·        Guide the successful implementation of the corporate and business plan

·        Manages the annual budget

·        Monitor Firearm Training programmes to ensure adequacy

·        Ensure all aspects of application and certification processes are conducted effectively and efficiently

·        Develop and maintain database to support operations

·        Develop a regular audit programme and security review of all licence holders and their firearms.

·        Develop and maintain a list of approved Firearm Instructors

·        Collaborate with the Jamaica Constabulary Force to facilitate mutual success in the administration of the Firearms Act

 

We are seeking a candidate with:

• Excellent leadership and strategic thinking skills

• Excellent communication and human resource management skills;

• Proven ability to analyse and interpret information for decision making;

• Knowledge of corporate accounting and financial management;

• An ability to manage limited resources in order to achieve challenging output targets;

• Knowledge of management and accountability systems

• Familiarity with modern Information Communication and Technology systems

• Personal and professional integrity.

 

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences,  or equivalent

• A minimum five years experience in a Senior Management position.

 

Applications accompanied by resume should be submitted to:

 

Senior Director

Human Resource Management and Administration Division

Ministry of National Security

4^th Floor, North Tower

2 Oxford Road

Kingston 5.

 

          NO LATER THAN June 13, 2008

 

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED AND SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO SECURITY SCREENING