Small Arms Armorer/Training Specialist (15414)

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

12d • $30 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Why choose HCSO? We have a history of stability and excellence. We continue to maintain and cultivate the highest level of standards and professionalism. We are unlike any other. Join the HCSO family! Compensation Range $29.92-$45.92 Starting Salary Range 29.92-37.92 Job Description Summary Perform small arms and ammunition inventory control and maintenance and corresponding training management duties. Job Description Duties & Responsibilities Duties may vary based on assignment. Research, assess, develop, implement, evaluate, revise, and provide instructional curricula and/or programs for sworn and civilian personnel to maximize student acquisition and retention of knowledge, skills, abilities, and perspectives. Maintain small arms weapons, ammunition, and firearms related equipment accountability as determined by the division commander. Repair/maintain weapons and issue ammunition. Requisition weapons and ammunition and related supplies and equipment. Conduct weapons training. Be responsible for firing range security and safety. Schedule and monitor the use of firing range facilities and equipment. Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Considerable knowledge of small arms operation, repair, and maintenance. Considerable knowledge of small arms training methods and techniques. Considerable knowledge of small arms range operations and equipment. Considerable knowledge of small arms range security and safety procedures. Considerable knowledge of ammunition nomenclature. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to follow established procedures. Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports. Working Conditions Work within an office, classroom, or firing range environment within a law enforcement agency. May work outdoors in a subtropical climate in potential adverse weather conditions. Exposure to firearms, ammunition, and loud noise. Stand/sit at a keyboard or workstation for prolonged periods. May engage in heavy physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials up to 50 pounds). Work standard business hours. May work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by management chain, Division/District Commander, or the Sheriff (or their designee). Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster. Minimum Education & Experience A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate Two years of experience as an armorer, gunsmith, or firing range official or small arms instructor. Required Pre-Employment Testing Completion of pre-employment testing. Additional Job Requirements Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required. Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification. No visible tattoos on face, head, and neck. Tattoos determined to take away from the professional appearance of the Sheriff’s Office must be covered with an appropriate white, black, or neutral covering. No illegal drug sale within lifetime. No illegal drug use within the past 36 months. No marijuana use within the last 12 months. No felony convictions within lifetime. No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime. No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces. Successful completion of a background investigation including criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening. Live within Hillsborough County or within Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter County as long as the residence is located within the 60-mile parameter of Falkenburg Road Jail at the time of appointment/employment (certified only). The duties and responsibilities on this job description represent the essential functions that an employee must be able to satisfactorily perform with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations shall be made upon request to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue agency hardship. The Sheriff’s Office retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job as necessary. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of law enforcement firearms and driving tactics. Working knowledge of computer and computer programs. Glock, M4 Carbine, or Remington shotgun armorer certification(s). The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. We seek to offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. At the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, we work together to encourage a strong and agile workforce while helping each individual realize his or her full potential. We take a future-oriented and targeted approach to training and crime control. We are a respected enforcement agency with over 160-year history of success driven by integrity, honor and dedication. Join us! You're going to like it here! Jobs are posted until position(s) are filled. When completing application and background tasks, the system times out after 2 hours of inactivity. Information on unsaved/unsubmitted pages will be lost. Successful candidates undergo a background investigation including, criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening. Once selected for a background investigation, the process takes approximately 3 months. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office receives many applications for each job posted. Unfortunately, not everyone can be interviewed or selected. If you are not selected for a particular job, you are encouraged to apply for others at anytime and may reapply for the exact same job after 1 year.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of small arms operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of small arms training methods and techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of small arms range operations and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of small arms range security and safety procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of ammunition nomenclature.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate
• Two years of experience as an armorer, gunsmith, or firing range official or small arms instructor.
• Completion of pre-employment testing.
• Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.
• Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment.
• Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification.
• No visible tattoos on face, head, and neck.
• Tattoos determined to take away from the professional appearance of the Sheriff’s Office must be covered with an appropriate white, black, or neutral covering.
• No illegal drug sale within lifetime.
• No illegal drug use within the past 36 months.
• No marijuana use within the last 12 months.
• No felony convictions within lifetime.
• No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime.
• No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces.
• Successful completion of a background investigation including criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening.
• Live within Hillsborough County or within Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter County as long as the residence is located within the 60-mile parameter of Falkenburg Road Jail at the time of appointment/employment (certified only).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of law enforcement firearms and driving tactics.
• Working knowledge of computer and computer programs.
• Glock, M4 Carbine, or Remington shotgun armorer certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Research, assess, develop, implement, evaluate, revise, and provide instructional curricula and/or programs for sworn and civilian personnel to maximize student acquisition and retention of knowledge, skills, abilities, and perspectives.
• Maintain small arms weapons, ammunition, and firearms related equipment accountability as determined by the division commander.
• Repair/maintain weapons and issue ammunition.
• Requisition weapons and ammunition and related supplies and equipment.
• Conduct weapons training.
• Be responsible for firing range security and safety.
• Schedule and monitor the use of firing range facilities and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED