Job Title : Civilian Rangemaster
Location : Beverly Hills, CA
Company : City of Beverly Hills, CA
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-01-24
Close Date : 2023-05-24
Job Summary

Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do
The Beverly Hills Police Department is responsible for safeguarding the lives and property of City residents. The department is a leader in early response times and its dedicated officers work with the community to keep neighborhoods problem-free. The BHPD values its reputation as an agency that earns the public's trust through efficient, impartial police service.

What We're Looking for
The City of Beverly Hills Police Department is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Civilian Rangemaster. The Civilian Rangemaster must possess comprehensive knowledge and experience with firearms in order to provide training and instruction in the effective and safe use and handling of firearms and other department-issued weapons and equipment. Duties are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies and procedures thus the ideal candidate for Civilian Rangemaster possesses strong organizational skills and autonomy in order to maintain and operate the Police Department firing range and armory. He or she will perform various administrative, technical, clerical, and maintenance tasks relative to their assigned area of responsibility. The ideal candidate is experienced in Excel, recordkeeping and inventory management. Moreover, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and networking ability in order to instruct and maintain current knowledge about the industry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant or Lieutenant.

Major Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Maintain a safe range environment; enforce firearms safety rules and regulations.
• Organize, coordinate, and administer all range operations. Operate and maintain computer systems relating to range control systems and firearms training simulators.
• Develop firearm training plans, curriculum, and qualification courses.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct firearms training activities including proficiency, qualifications, and weapon maintenance.
• Provide firearms handling and manipulation, and safety instruction to police officers. Build and erect props for special training sessions.
• Conduct recurring range qualifications for active and retired personnel; maintain qualification schedules and records.
• Administer written and shooting proficiency tests to applicants for permits to carry concealed weapons.
• Ensure that range equipment and facilities are in good repair and well stocked; order range supplies and coordinate with Public Works and outside vendors to facilitate repairs and improvements.
• Acquire, store, and issue ammunition; maintain inventory of ammunition and supplies required by different weapons systems; assist Property and Evidence Unit with the evaluation and safe disposal of seized and surrendered firearms and ammunition pursuant to laws and regulations.
• Receive and maintain certification on a wide range of weapon types from a variety of weapons manufacturers.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair all department-owned weapons authorized for use including pistols, rifles, and shotguns; assist officers with information and routine repairs and issues with their weapons; maintain complete inventory of weapons and ammunition; maintain individual records on each weapon including date of acquisition, officer assigned, and inspections.
• Conduct various weapons inspections and regular firearms and ammunition inventories and audits.
• Coordinate the safe handling and removal of hazardous materials from the shooting range.
• Maintain a variety of records required for the safe and efficient operation of the facility, e.g. range maintenance and activities, training, individual officer qualifications, shooting scores, proficiency tests, weapons safety, maintenance, and inspection and other related information. Prepare reports as needed.
• Advise Police Department staff on weapon-related matters.
• Participate in community events; provide firearm safety courses to community members.
• May testify in court regarding firearm training provided to Police personnel.
• Assist new or existing staff in learning departmental practices and protocols, methods, and procedures.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of experience as a law enforcement rangemaster, military range officer, firearms instructor, or police officer with rangemaster experience. Experience with firearms armory and/or in managing a firearms facility is desirable.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License and Certificate Valid California Driver's License. Possession, or ability to obtain, Valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.Completion of a certified Firearms Instructor course conducted/issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), or comparable agency. Possession of, or ability to obtain, Armorer certifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, and techniques of weapons training, instruction, and tactics.

Methods and techniques for the safe handling of a variety of firearms, particularly those related to law enforcement work.

Proper use and maintenance of all weapons authorized for departmental use.

Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory.

Methods and techniques for the handling, storage, and disposal of ammunition.

Techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of a shooting range facility.

Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, related regulations, and policy pertaining to the acquisition, firing, repair, and disposal of weapons and to officer related shootings.

Ability to:

Instruct users in basic and advanced firearms safety and tactics.

Operate and maintain a safe and efficient police weapons training facility.

Intermittently, review, and evaluate documents related to department operations; observe, identify, and problem solve operations and procedures; understand, interpret, and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.

Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Work independently and demonstrate an attention to detail.

Audit/inventory ammunition and equipment; prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.

Perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of weapons and armory/range equipment.

Stay current with firearms related technology, tactics, and techniques.

Qualify as an expert witness in court testimony regarding department firearms training.

Enforce compliance with range rules, protocols, and use.

Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

Operate and use standard office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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