Firearms Range Master & Lead Instructor

City of Apache Junction; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Apache Junction is seeking a part-time range safety officer to oversee the police department firearms range and train officers, including detention personnel. The role requires maintaining range facilities, equipment, and records, under supervision of a sworn police sergeant.

The ideal candidate will hold AZPOST firearms and rifle instructor certifications, plus armorer certifications (Glock, AR-15, Remington 870, 40mm launcher, pepper ball).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years paid full-time law enforcement experience, including two years as firearms instructor or range instructor.
• AZPOST firearms instructor certification and AZPOST rifle instructor certification or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe operation of police firearms range and enforce range safety procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and administer firearms training and qualifications for sworn personnel.
• Serve as lead firearms instructor and SME for firearms safety and marksmanship.
• Schedule training, ensure certifications are current, and coordinate curriculum updates.
• Maintain training, qualification, and equipment records and logs.
• Evaluate proficiency and provide remedial training; communicate concerns to supervision.

Education

AZPOST firearms instructor certification

AZPOST rifle instructor certification

High School Diploma or GED

Glock armorer certification

AR-15 armorer certification

Remington 870 shotgun certification

40mm launcher certification

Pepper ball platform certification

Tools

Glock armorer certification

AR-15 armorer certification

Remington 870 shotgun certification

40mm launcher certification

Pepper ball platform certification

Job description

City of Apache Junction is seeking a part-time range safety officer to oversee the police department firearms range and train officers, including detention personnel. The role requires maintaining range facilities, equipment, and records, under supervision of a sworn police sergeant.

The ideal candidate will hold AZPOST firearms and rifle instructor certifications, plus armorer certifications (Glock, AR-15, Remington 870, 40mm launcher, pepper ball).