HANDGUN SCHOOL INSPECTOR - 02042025-65134

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY, DRIVER LICENSE ISSUANCE DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/MemoHiringProcessDuration.pdf

This is a hybrid position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

1. Be willing to qualify and obtain a Tennessee Handgun Permit;
2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
3. Be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident;
4. Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
5. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
6. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
7. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
8. Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
9. Possess a valid Tennessee motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment;
10. Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Department of Safety and Homeland Security Training Center.

Overview

Responsibilities

1. Conduct inspections of all Handgun Schools to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations as it pertains to documentation and paperwork.
2. Conduct inspections of records and reports maintained by the Handgun Schools.
3. Competently research, plan, prepare and evaluate instruction in accordance with the department's mission.
4. Assists in the planning, implementing and administrating the goals and objectives as they relate to the Handgun Program.
5. Conduct random and/or unannounced audits of class and range.

1. Operates with general guidance and direction from the Program Director.
2. Ability to work both independently and as part of highly performing team.
3. Schedule a date and time for the inspection with the Handgun School and advise owner of essential items needed to complete inspections.
4. Submit monthly reports summarizing activity in a Word document or Excel by the 5th day of the following month utilizing departmental email or methods established by the Director of the Handgun Program.
5. Identifies and communicates with supervisor any potential issues or safety concerns.

1. Maintain required licenses and certifications to include departmental Handgun Instructor certification, valid TN Handgun Permit, and TN driver license.
2. Trained in Handgun Permit issuance process.
3. Attend initial and on-going training at a minimum of once a year to maintain knowledge of rules, regulations and policies.
4. Shall be capable of working flexible hours and shifts including nights, week-ends and holidays.
5. Stationed in regionalized work locations with statewide responsibilities.
6. Seize and/or confiscate Handgun training material as instructed by the Program Director.
7. Responsible for maintaining and accounting for all state issued equipment.
8. Maintains adequate office supplies to include but not be limited to paper and cartridges for printer, file folders, pens and paper.
9. Maintain an office in order to conduct daily operations and meetings as it relates to the Handgun School Program; secure storage of files, records and confiscated training material.
10. Must carry departmental issued identification while engaged in the performance of their duties.
11. Wears departmental issued clothing that readily identifies him/her as a member of the department.

1. Access SharePoint and upload Handgun School inspections within 48 hours of completion.
2. Schedule a date and time for the inspection with the Handgun School.
3. Submit written and or electronic reports and documentation to the Director of the Handgun Program.
4. Responsible for submitting time accountability, expense accounts/travel claims and acknowledging performance plans and evaluations utilizing Edison.
5. Utilizing departmental issued laptop for emails, correspondence, calendars, appointments, documentation, Power DMS, iMobile, Handgun on-line system, etc.
6. Maintain a list of all Handgun Schools schedules.
7. Take photos of classrooms and ranges and upload into SharePoint.

1. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to include but not limited to Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Create folders, Upload documents and photographs.
2. Utilizing the laptop to obtain reference materials, such as but not limited to TCA, rules, regulations and departmental policies.
3. Utilizing departmental laptop and establishing wireless network connectivity utilizing air card.
4. Utilizes Smartphone in the performance of their duties.
5. Possesses working knowledge of audio/visual equipment for educational purposes.
6. Utilizing navigational tools such as GPS and GIS mapping software.
7. Utilizes Scanner and Printer for communication and documentation for case files.

1. Knowledgeable of the subject and capable of teaching and engaging the audience.
2. Maintain good public relations and community involvement to promote the department and the Handgun Program.
3. Conduct training of Handgun School owners and instructors regarding rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
4. Comfortable in a classroom setting, facilitates learning and demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching.
5. Conduct Handgun Permit training as authorized by the Handgun Program Director.
6. Participate in and or attend gun shows to promote the department and the Handgun Program.
7. Participate in or attend any judicial actions (Federal, State, Local or Administrative).

Inspecting Equipment, Structures or Material:

1. Inspect handgun schools a minimum of once within each calendar year before December 1.
2. Possesses working knowledge of handgun operations, safety and malfunctions.
3. Conduct inspections of all Handgun Schools to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations and policies as it relates to ranges and schools.
4. Conduct inspections of the classrooms of each Handgun School and Handgun School Range.
5. Monitors course efficiency and recommends changes and deletions to keep curriculum current.

1. Must be physically capable of performing job related duties (squatting, standing, sitting, climbing multiple mediums, distances and grades, bending and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds).
2. Range Safety Equipment shall be used if inspecting an active firing range to include eye and ear protection.
3. Body armor may be worn while inspecting all firing ranges, whether active or inactive.
4. Shall keep additional equipment available when conducting Handgun School Inspection to include but not be limited to First aid kit/combat medic kit, Fire extinguisher, Flash light, Rotating laser level, Tape measure.
5. Safe operation of department issued vehicle for use during the course of assigned duties.
6. Capable of working in various environmental conditions.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Organizing
2. Planning
3. Time Management
4. Conflict Management
5. Standing Alone
6. Presentation Skills
7. Written Communications
8. Approachability
9. Ethic and Values
10. Integrity and Trust

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
2. Knowledge of communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
3. Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications
4. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
5. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
6. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
7. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies

Skills:

1. Active Learning
2. Active Listening
3. Critical Thinking
4. Learning Strategies
5. Reading Comprehension
6. Speaking
7. Writing
8. Coordination
9. Instructing
10. Service Orientation
11. Complex Problem Solving
12. Judgment and Decision Making
13. Time Management

Abilities:

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Oral Comprehension
3. Oral Expression
4. Time Sharing
5. Visualization
6. Written Comprehension
7. Written Expression
8. Gross Body Equilibrium
9. Auditory Attention
10. Speech Clarity

Tools & Equipment

1. Personal Computer
2. Telephone &/or Cell Phone
3. Fax Machine
4. Printer
5. Rotating Laser Level and Tape Measure

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.