Armorer

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside Sheriff’s Department seeks an experienced Armorer to maintain and repair firearms for sworn staff. The role includes inspecting, testing, and modifying weapons to meet federal and state regulations, plus handling OIS weapon testing and reporting.

The incumbent will attend education programs and coordinate training with weapon manufacturers and agencies to stay current on armory operations and ensure accurate inventory and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year as an Armorer or gunsmith preferred.
• Knowledge of firearms maintenance, repair, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, repair, inspect, and test handguns, rifles, and shotguns authorized for department use.
• Conduct follow-up on weapons checked out to officers.
• Inspect and test weapons involved in officer-involved shootings; prepare reports.

Skills

Firearm maintenance

Gunsmith experience

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Sheriff’s Department is seeking an Armorer for the Training and Education Bureau. The incumbent will perform skilled maintenance and repair firearms. Duties will include inspecting, testing, and modifying weapons as required to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations, regarding weapons specifications. Inspect and test weapons involved in an officer‑involved shooting (OIS), attend educational programs and seminars related to weapon maintenance and training to stay current on new armory operations, and other related duties. The most competitive candidates will have prior Armorer or gunsmith experience.

Meet the Team!

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff’s Department is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.

Duties

• Maintain, diagnose, repair, inspect, and test handguns, rifles, and shotguns authorized for use by the department’s sworn staff.
• Conduct follow‑up measures on weapons checked out to sworn officers.
• Inspect and test weapons involved in officer‑involved shootings (OIS); write and maintain records of inspection and test results; prepare and submit OIS reports.
• Purchase and issue ammunition and maintain a complete and accurate inventory of the department’s weapons, ammunition, gun‑cleaning supplies, weapon parts, and other equipment.
• Inspect, test, and modify weapons as required to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations regarding weapon specifications.
• Act as a liaison between weapon manufacturers and the department regarding the maintenance and repair of weapons.
• Testify in court as an expert witness regarding weapons involved in crimes and officer‑involved shootings.
• Coordinate and schedule training programs involving weapon manufacturers, department staff, and outside agencies.
• Attend educational programs and seminars related to weapon maintenance and training to stay abreast of current and new trends in armory operations.
• Perform yearly on‑site inventory of all department weapons; inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain weapons as needed.

OPTION I

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Experience: One year of experience as an Armorer with a state, federal, county, or city law enforcement agency.

OPTION II

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Experience: Two years paid experience as a gunsmith or armorer repairing, maintaining, and testing a variety of small firearms, rifles, and/or shotguns.

OPTION III

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
License and Certificates: Any two of the following:

• California POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified Law Enforcement Armorers Certificate. **Proof of education/completed hours must be uploaded with application**
• Law Enforcement Armorers Certificate from a major firearms manufacturer (e.g., Glock, Sig Sauer, Remington, H&K, Springfield, or Colt, etc.). **Proof of education/completed hours must be uploaded with application**
• Certificate of Completion from a reputable gunsmith program. **Proof of education/completed hours must be uploaded with application**

Knowledge of: Handgun, rifle, and shotgun maintenance and repair; safe and proper handling of a variety of firearms; State, federal, and department codes, rules, and regulations regarding firearm specifications; firearm sighting and marksmanship techniques; basic characteristics of a handgun and shotgun ammunition; methods of instructing others in the proficient use of firearms, and developing related training materials; correct written and verbal usage of the English language, report writing, record keeping, and basic arithmetic.Ability to: Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and testing on a wide variety of handguns, rifles, shotguns and reloading equipment; exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision; understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and perform basic arithmetic computations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ensure the safe handling and discharge of firearms; prepare, record, and maintain accurate and complete departmental reports and inventory records; utilize office equipment including computers; learn, interpret, and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions; respond to inquiries and requests for information from department personnel; exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs; interact effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; establish, maintain, and foster positive, harmonious, and effective working relationships with department staff, vendors, other jurisdictions, the public, and individuals contacted in the course of work.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Joe Olivares at [e-mail] or 951-955-9554. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.