Rangemaster- Sheriff's Office

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Rangemaster provides instruction in pistol and rifle firing, firearms safety, and related procedures. This position also conducts fireman qualifications and oversees the Sheriff's Department firing range and firearms storage room.

Examples of Duties

Schedules use of the range for training and qualifications for the Sheriff's Office as well as other law enforcement agencies.

Ensures range is operating in accordance with company policies during all business hours.

Ensures safety on the range by observing all users and respectfully, but immediately ceasing any behavior that could be considered unsafe.

Assists all users of the range with reasonable requests for help/guidance.

Develops lesson plans and training sessions for firearms.

Conducts firearm training and delivers safety and other lectures to Sheriff personnel and members of outside organizations or groups. Training classes including Basic Firearms, Advanced Firearms, Patrol Rifle, Firearms Instructor, Honor Guard Rifle, M-14 Rifle and specialty weapons for Animal Control.

Keeps documentation of classes conducted and prepares report as needed.

Manages and conducts firearm qualifications, including coordinating firearms instructors within the Sheriff's Office.

Conducts biannual inspections of all firearms carried by Sheriff's Office personnel; makes repairs when necessary.

Determines when seized weapons should be entered into the Sheriff's inventory or marked for a court order to destruct.

Inventories items stored and issued and maintains storeroom records.

Performs firing range maintenance duties which include maintaining targets, range equipment, range facility, etc.

Oversees trustees assisting in range maintenance or other duties.

Conducts and maintains firearms and ammunition inventories.

Performs research for ammunition selection. Makes recommendations for purchases. Receives items and checks for proper quantity and description.

Tracks ammunition use by department personnel and inspects and maintains quality control standards for ammunition used at the range.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and a minimum four years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within six months (6) of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Required certifications: Peace Officer License, Basic Police Instructor Proficiency, and Firearms Instructor Proficiency.

Preferred certifications: Advanced Peace Officer License, Jailer License, Advanced Instructor Proficiency, Armorer’s Certification from the federal facility in Anniston Alabama, and Armorer’s certification from major manufacturers of firearms.

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Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

• 940-349-3088

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