INTERNAL POSTING - LE Shooting Sports Assistant

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina's SCDNR seeks a dedicated officer to support Outreach First Sergeant and shooting sports coordinators in developing and promoting the agency's shooting sports programs across schools and clubs. The role includes visiting schools and clubs, assisting NASP and SCTS coordinators, and training instructors, with a strong emphasis on safety and outreach efforts.

A high school diploma and two years as a DNR Class 1 Officer are required; a 4% salary increase applies for

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two (2) years as a DNR Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer.
• Experience with shooting sports or archery safety is preferred.
• Ability to work with youth, teachers and volunteers statewide.

Responsibilities

• Assist Outreach First Sergeant and shooting sports coordinators with development and implementation of SCDNR Shooting Sports Programs.
• Assist NASP and SCTS coordinators with archery and clay target shooting programs.
• Visit schools, clubs, JROTC and other groups to promote agency programs.

Skills

Law enforcement

Public outreach

Safety training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This officer will assist the Outreach First Sergeant and shooting sports coordinators with the continuing development, implementation, recruitment and re-activation of SCDNR Shooting Sports Programs.

Job Duties Include

• Assisting the Scholastic Clay Target Sports program (SCTS) coordinator with all department clay target shooting programs.
• Assisting the National Archery in the Schools program (NASP) coordinator with all archery related shooting programs.
• Visiting schools, clubs, JROTC, and other shooting groups to promote growth in agency programs.
• Re-activating schools and clubs that were once developed within the present program but are no longer participating.
• Conducting safety and/or ethics presentations as needed or upon request to promote shooting sports and archery programs.
• Assisting with all shooting sports tournaments and competitions.
• Training and monitoring new instructors and coaches in shooting sports programs.
• Assisting in obtaining scholarships, donations and giveaways to the SCTS and NASP programs and events.
• Assisting with other areas of SCDNR Law Enforcement programs.
• Attending required in-service and necessary trainings.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years as a DNR Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer.

Preferred Qualifications

Practical knowledge and experience in shooting sports, including firearm and/or archery safety and overall safe firearm handling. Experience assisting with the coordination and facilitation of shooting sports programs, events, competitions, and educational activities. Ability to work with youth and adults, teachers and volunteer instructors throughout the state. Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to organize and instruct trainings and perform range set-up. Ability to use a variety of training materials such as audio visual and other instructional equipment to conduct presentations.

Additional Comments

Successful applicant will receive 4% salary increase.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01. Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

• Yes
• No

02. Do you have AT LEAST a high school diploma AND two (2) years as a DNR Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question