Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Police Range Master

Non_Bargaining

POLRM

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

NB115

Salary

$39.62

$50.52

$61.42

Job Description

Performs administrative and supervisory work serving as the facility manager for the Police firing range. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations of Police firing range and training classrooms; developing and maintaining a schedule of repairs and equipment replacement; implementing safety protocols; maintaining range and classroom supplies; directly supervising permanently assigned range officers and adjunct firearms instructors; and reviewing and developing firearms training. This position reports directly to the Professional Standards Division Captain. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field, completion of a recognized firearms training course, and five (5) years experience in law enforcement, to include experience instructing law enforcement firearms classes plus lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Must pass police background investigation which includes polygraph examination. The elected candidate must complete a recognized Range Master training course and Certified Law Enforcement Armorer within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Maintains records of range activities, range maintenance, and operations; submits reports, as required.

Plans and budgets for major facility equipment repair and replacement.

Develops and maintains schedule for repairs and replacement of range equipment; performs minor repairs and replacements (target, target systems, bullet backstop, baffling).

Schedules and oversees the work of vendors providing maintenance and repair for the range facility.

Maintains supplies for firing range and classrooms.

Serves as primary contact for all range and classroom activities.

Coordinates with outside agencies on use of gun range; ensures outside instructors are informed and adhere to safety standards and range usage rules.

Repairs and services firearms for sworn members.

Evaluates new firearm technology for potential use in the agency.

Evaluates, updates, and develops firearm courses and required bi-annual Department qualifications.

Provides direction to permanently assigned range officers and adjunct firearms instructors.

Provides formal performance review of permanently assigned range officers.

Oversees all phases of firearm instruction (pre-orientation, Criminal Justice Institute, block training, advanced courses, and specialized courses).

Oversees instruction in various specialized programs (Citizens’ Police Review Board, Citizens’ Police Academy, etc.).

Oversees the instruction of use of force (chemical agent, sage, ECD, patrol rifle, simulations).

Responds to inquiries from other agencies regarding training practices.

Evaluates officer involved shooting incidents and makes recommendations for training updates.

Assists Quartermaster with inventory management of tracking range and classroom assets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of City budgeting and purchasing procedures.

Knowledge of hazardous materials mitigation, including lead mitigation and disposal.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to gun ranges.

Knowledge of repairing firearms along with proper use and maintenance of firearms equipment, including safety gear, ammunition, and targets.

Knowledge of proper safety technics related to use and cleaning of firearms.

Knowledge of first aid.

Knowledge of instructional methods.

Knowledge of law enforcement methods.

Knowledge of laws and procedures of evidence.

Knowledge of OPD policies and procedures and written directives.

Knowledge of records management.

Knowledge of City policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

Knowledge of supervision principles/techniques.

Skilled in operation of firearms repair tools.

Skilled in operation of standard and specialized police weapons.

Ability to maintain and troubleshoot the pneumatic target system and its components.

Ability to evaluate problems, establish facts, and take appropriate actions.

Ability to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate action under stress.

Ability to follow oral and written directives.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to use Microsoft Office computer software, including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software.

Ability to effectively supervise, lead, train, evaluate work performed, and delegate tasks.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, both within and outside the organization.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROMOTION: N/A.