What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Range Safety Officer position at State of Connecticut - Department of Energy &...?
Seasonal Range Safety Officers
- The Wildlife Division’s Glastonbury Public Shooting Range is located in the Meshomasic State Forest in Glastonbury and has been in operation since 1980. The shooting range is open to public use April through November by reservation through the Online Sportsmen Licensing System.
- Seasonal Range Safety Officers (SRSO) will be required to supervise and assist the public at the Glastonbury Public Shooting Range in accordance with DEEP range standard operation procedures (SOPs). SRSO’s will write and submit range reports, in addition to maintaining range facilities, and operate as part of a team of Range Safety Officers.
- Candidates must possess a current valid National Rifle Association (NRA) certification as a Range Safety Officer or Chief Range Safety Officer OR Instructor certification as a Range Safety Officer through the Connecticut Conservation Education / Firearms Safety Program. Must also possess a current CT State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers.
- Candidates will be needed 10-15 hours on weekends from April-November.
Selection Plan
Next Step:
- If selected for interview, applicants will be contacted by the divisions hiring supervisor anticipated for March/April of 2025.
- If offered employment, new-hires must complete all new-hire paperwork prior to their first day of employment. This includes providing a copy of a state issued ID and acceptable documents as required for Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 form).
- Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check, which includes a review of employment, criminal and motor vehicle.
- DEEP is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment that complies with policies relating to safety, diversity, discrimination, and harassment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete mandatory trainings in the above areas, via an online platform prior to beginning on-site work duties.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Directly supervise visitors and enforce all DEEP range operating rules and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct range safety briefings for shooters.
- Conduct registration; maintain required records; and verify credentials of shooters.
- Maintain range facilities in a clean and orderly manner.
- Restrict entry for any unauthorized persons.
- Conduct live-firing sequence and order cease fire for unsafe conditions or as needed.
- Complete Range Inspection checklist.
- Write and submit reports on range usage, issues, and incidents.
- Move range equipment and maintain inventory of supplies.
- Assist shooters with resolving malfunctions with a wide variety of firearms and ammunition.
- Provide guidance to shooters as requested or when required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to follow instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates must have broad experience with a wide variety of firearms, including rifles, shotguns and handguns.
- Prior experience (police, military, or private club) as a firearms instructor or range officer is a plus.
- Preferred candidate should have customer service experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.
- Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:
- Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
- Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.
- College training in a specific field.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific state facilities.
- Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.
- Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.
