Firearm and Release Unit Manager

Firearm Applicant and Release Unit Manager

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Job Description And Duties

Staff Services Manager (SSM) I of the Bureau of Firearms (BOF) Firearm Clearance Programs, the SSM I is responsible for oversight of the Firearms Applicant and Release Unit, which includes the Firearm Reporting (FR) Team and the Law Enforcement Release (LER) Team.

The Staff Services Manager I is responsible for the following:

• Planning, organizing, and directing various activities associated with the processing of applications for release of firearms in the custody or control of a court or law enforcement agency and firearm reporting.
• Monitoring and evaluating Consolidated Firearms Information System (CFIS) daily activities and performance; monitoring and identifying automated interface processing issues between CFIS, California Reporting Information System and/or Dealer Record of Sales (DROS) system.
• Providing information to law enforcement to assist in the investigation of crimes, recovery of lost or stolen firearms or release of confiscated firearms, ammunition and/or ammunition feeding device; as well as provide information on California firearms and ammunition laws to criminal justice agencies, the Legislature and BOF management.
• Researching and providing information to Bureau’s Deputy Attorney General or Executive management regarding firearm and ammunition denial appeals.
• Coordinating automated system enhancement activities by leading staff in the development of business processing rules, detailed system specifications, system implementation and testing, and development of follow‑up project reports.
• Additional management activities include supervisory‑related duties, such as developing detailed processing procedures, interviewing and hiring staff, evaluating employees and resolving personnel issues.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Job Code #: JC-494568

Position #(s):

-001

Working Title:

Firearm Applicant and Release Unit Manager

Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

Salary: $7,172.00 – $8,910.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Day

Work Week:
Monday-Friday

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms, Firearm Applicant and Release Unit.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at  .
• Personal Leave Program:
  Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

• Work‑life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Industries:
Law Enforcement

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