Job Title
Range Safety OfficerPay Rate Min to Mid Range
$21.79 - $25.61Time Type
Full timeSummary
Under direction of the Range Master, will monitor client activity on the grounds and enforce all firing range safety rules and enforce policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains a safe firing range by monitoring clients to ensure all firing range rules and regulations are enforced and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations to include Federal, State and local codes
Maintains targets, facilities, and range equipment; assists in maintaining and ensuring compliance with range regulations
Monitors the flow of shooters through the firing range and communicates any troublesome activities to Range Master
Keeps abreast of new methods or changes in firearms training techniques
Assists Rangemaster with requests and coordination of supply acquisition
Coordinates the safe handling and salvage of hazardous materials, shell casings and ammunition residue
Assists in compiling program statistics and prepares operating and incident reports on daily training and programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) and five (5) years of practical law enforcement/or firing range experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Skill in preparing, maintaining, and reviewing required records, reports, and documentation
Ability to take immediate action when circumstances require it; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to work independently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, and the general public
Must have or obtain NRA Range Safety Officer Certification within 5 months of employment
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation
Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license
Must be able to follow emergency response plans and take immediate action when required
Must be able and willing to attend training at department's discretion
May be required to work a varied work schedule from week to week to include weekends in the best interest of Bexar County; position is not allowed to work over 29hrs per week Preferred Qualifications:
Firing range operations experience
Firearms safety experience
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
Working in small booth, indoor and outdoor environments, occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous/toxic atmosphere; hazardous material; flammable liquids, high noise areas, insects, insect bites, dust and unfavorable fumes and vapors
Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds
Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Generally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Frequently uses hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
Positions self to perform essential functions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Must be able to hear and respond appropriately to range commands and facility announcements
Frequently walks, stands, sits, talks, hears, use both hands and arms, for long periods of time
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus with or without corrective eyewear
Working With Bexar County
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED and five years of practical law enforcement or firing range experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to prepare, maintain, and review records, reports, and documentation.
- Ability to take immediate action in emergencies, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work independently, and maintain effective working relationships.
- Must have or obtain NRA Range Safety Officer Certification within 5 months of employment.
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation.
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.
- Must be able to follow emergency response plans and take immediate action when required.
- Must be able and willing to attend training at department's discretion.
- May be required to work a varied schedule including weekends; position is limited to under 29 hours per week.
- Firing range operations experience.
- Firearms safety experience.
- Ability to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds; meet specific vision and hearing requirements.
What We Do
Bexar County is a government entity in Texas, serving as the 4th largest county in the state and the 16th largest nationally. It provides administrative governance and essential public services to a rapidly growing population of over two million residents in South Texas.
