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Reference #: 4466332 THE POSITION Are you dependable and detail-oriented? The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are actively seeking legal assistants for the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) Operations Section to process applications for firearm purchases and carry licenses. Apply today and join our dynamic team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be a PICS operator and gather as well as review information to develop preliminary recommendations for supervisory review of an approval or denial of a firearm purchase or license to carry applicant, including PICS Background Check Requests for Evidence Returns. You will also research applicants who have a criminal record and obtain information such as dispositions, grades of crime, and possibility of domestic violence involvement. You will determine whether an applicant is the same individual who has been identified by a criminal history record, Protection from Abuse (PFA) order, or mental health record, and if the applicant is wanted based on the provided information. Additionally, you will follow procedures for apprehension of wanted persons, which includes verifying the warrant with the issuing agency and having local police dispatched to the scene.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours will have rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,003 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Post Employment Requirement: You must obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job. Additional Requirement:

Ability to obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass criminal history and background investigations. This job title has been identified as performing critical duties. Prior to placement in this job title, the selected candidate regardless of their current job, must submit a Report of Medications for screening by the State Police Medical Officer. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appoin ment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.