Permit to Purchase Analyst

Summary Statement: Analysts assigned to the Delaware State Police Purchase to Permit Section will participate in the collection, correlation, review, analysis, and dissemination of a large volume of information.  This job function will serve as the core of the Police Purchase to Permit unit and will largely involve reviewing criminal histories and conducting firearm permit eligibility checks.  The agencies and organizations that will be coordinated with will be on the local, state, and federal level.  The information analyzed will range from that which is readily available to that which is highly controlled and sensitive.

·    Collects, organizes, and analyzes a large amount of information and criminal history data and extracts significant facts.

·    Determines eligibility to receive a handgun qualified purchaser permit. 

· Determines eligibility to receive or possess a firearm.

·     Identifies investigative leads for possible follow-up by sworn criminal investigators.

·    Conducts documentation analysis, discovering connections through the analysis.

·    Prepares information regarding a citizen’s ability to lawfully receive a firearm which may include computerized charts, graphs, tables, maps, and other necessary documentation to support or deny an application.

·    Receives and records information from Federal Firearm Licensee regarding firearm transactions.

·     Prepares documentation for appeal hearings.

·    Conducts research on handgun qualified purchaser permit applicants to aid in the approval or denial process.

·    Communicates with various jurisdictions to understand or determine case dispositions and obtain documentation to support same.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

§  Proficiency and demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word.

§  Proficiency and demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel.

§  Proficiency and demonstrated skills in Microsoft Access.

§  Proficiency and demonstrated skills in Microsoft PowerPoint.

§  Excellent demonstrated skills in internet navigation.

§  The ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables, maps, and other illustrative devices from collected data or visual presentations

§  The ability to effectively communicate, both in oral and written form.

§  Ability to gain cooperation and work in conjunction with personnel from allied agencies.

§  Ability to understand and follow directives, instructions, and standard operating procedures.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

§   Proficiency and demonstrated skills of current and popular analytic software products

§   Proficiency and demonstrated skills in current crime analysis software and presentation techniques

§   Specific intelligence analyst training from law enforcement or an accredited organization.

§   Experience with interpreting legal documents, charge summaries, and court dispositions.  

§   Ability to work successfully in a confidential environment.

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university or equivalent of 120 college credits in related field.  

Please include a description of your training, education, and experience as it relates to the summary statement for this job posting at the end of the minimum qualification page of the application.

Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of employment.   Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources:  https://statejobs.delaware.gov/benefits/   A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.  This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. 

 Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call (302) 739-5458 TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number at 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package visit https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/