Market Range: 11
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION (20 HOURS PER WEEK)
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision from the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief, the Lead Firearms and Tactical Training Instructor performs a variety of specialized, technical, and other duties in support of the Police Department Firearms qualifications. This position maintains the Police Department’s Armory, conducts weapons training duties. and performs related work as assigned. This position trains and provides oversight to other assigned instructors. Conduct training on Active Threat/Shooter Training to all police personnel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides firearms training and qualifications for department members and others as may be assigned.
Provides personal firearms instruction to include remedial instruction as needed.
Develops lesson plans and training on Responding to an Active Shooter/Threat.
Develops lesson plans and training sessions for firearms, less lethal weapons, handcuffing techniques, and chemical agent deployment.
Operates, demonstrates, and provides instruction on a variety of weapons and equipment including shotguns, handguns, patrol rifles, and issued equipment worn on a duty belt, and body armor.
Conducts inspections of department-issued weapons, including handguns, shotguns, patrol rifles, along with authorized personal back-up and off-duty weapons.
Maintain an awareness of condition of weapons and other issued equipment and make recommendations for replacement when necessary.
Orders range supplies within budget guidelines and maintain inventory control. This includes all weapons, ammunition, targets, and cleaning supplies, and body armor.
Reviews department policies, procedures, laws, codes, and items relating to the use of force and recommends changes as needed.
Remains current with new methods of range training and armory operation.
Attends courses and training seminars relating to weapons maintenance and firearms.
Performs other duties as assigned.