Range Safety Officer

City of Lakeville • FiRST Center, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The FiRST Center is the newest regional public safety training facility serving all jurisdictions in the south metro and Greater Minnesota area. This premier, state-of-the-art facility, dedicated to advancing the skills of law enforcement, fire services, and emergency responders, features 40,000 square-feet of physical training areas for fire, police and EMS; classrooms and meeting space; virtual training; firing range with vehicle access; a tactical training room; and more. The Range Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for maintaining a secure and professional environment for all firearms range participants. This role serves as the primary authority on the firing line, ensuring that all guests strictly adhere to safety protocols, range rules, and legal regulations. The ideal candidate is a vigilant, detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of firearms mechanics and a commitment to public safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must not be prohibited from possessing firearms per Minnesota State Statutes.
• Read, interpret, explain, and apply laws, policies and regulations.
• Firearms, ammunition and shooting safety regulations.
• Safe firearms procedures.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Firearms Instructor and/or Range Safety Officer from a recognized training provider.
• NRA range safety officer training.
• Certified or formerly certified law enforcement armorer.
• Certification in Advanced First Aid/COR or First Responder.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor the firing line to ensure all established procedures are followed.
• Identify and correct safety violations.
• Manage emergency cease-fire protocols.
• Evacuate individuals from hazardous areas if necessary.
• Perform rigorous safety checks on weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Inspect range equipment and lighting before and after use to ensure everything is in peak operational condition.
• Direct lane assignments and manage the flow of participants.
• Collect range fees, process waiver forms, and issue range passes.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform necessary cleanup of the range facilities.
• Document any equipment damage or safety incidents through formal reports.
• Enforce all safety protocols and posted range rules to ensure adherence to established firing procedures.
• Maintain a safe firing range environment by identifying and correcting safety violations, evacuating individuals from dangerous areas, and initiating emergency cease-fire protocols as needed.
• Conduct safety checks, including ammunition, weapons, and personal protection equipment.
• Inspect range equipment prior to and following use, including clean up and documenting damage or incident reports.
• Manage range assignments and lane usage.
• Troubleshoot range equipment and lighting.
• Collect range fees, waiver forms and issue range passes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED