Range Safety Officer (Part-Time)

• Operates and supervises the Carson Rifle and Pistol Range, an outdoor public shooting facility which includes special purpose ranges and other amenities.
• Educates users on facility rules and guidelines, including proper shooting behavior, basic firearm use, appropriate firearms and target specifications and placement, including enforcement and patron adherence to posted and agreed upon safety rules and procedures, and related activities.
• Assists patrons as required or requested with immediate firearms stoppages or malfunctions necessary to protect patrons.
• Assists with basic maintenance activities at the range such as, but not limited to painting, correcting and/or reporting safety hazards, assisting with plumbing and carpentry work, building concrete forms, assisting with finishing work, dirt work including berms and backstops, building and replacing targets/stands, cleaning of facilities following acceptable materials handling protocols and use of personal protective equipment, snow removal, collecting trash and other debris, cleaning and maintaining buildings, grounds, and restrooms, and preventing or abating graffiti; Reports, monitors, and resolves maintenance issues.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, agencies and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Conducts cash handling duties including payment collection, deposits, records of expenditures/revenue associated with the facility or related activities; Procurement of supplies.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures work sites from safety hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public in a timely and professional manner; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
• Assists and provides appropriate first aid.
• Writes detailed reports on incidents, and other necessary reports as required.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Conducts Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices including mechanical and hand removal; chemical application consistent with label instructions including herbicides, fungicides and pesticides.

• Valid Driver's License
• National Rifle Association Basic Range Safety Officer Certificate at time of hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within (6) six months of hire

• Basic rifle, pistol, and shotgun safety
• City parks, recreation and open space rules, ordinances, and state statutes.
• Techniques, methods, materials, equipment and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of a shooting facility.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including basic cash handling, filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• First aid and basic CPR methods.
• National Rifle Association policies and procedures for shooting ranges.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Appropriate Nevada Department of Wildlife rules and regulations.

• Providing instruction and training in firearms use and safety.
• The safe use of firearms.
• Analyzing situations quickly and objectively.
• Determining proper course of action under emergency conditions.
• Operating hand and power tools for maintenance needs.
• Coping with adverse situations firmly, courteously and with respect for individual rights.
• Traversing terrain safely, understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.
• Establishing effective working relationships with departmental personnel, public law enforcement agencies, community groups and general public.

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which costs the new employee $48.25 and a drug screening which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.
• This position is required to make a report in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute 432B.220, if, in his or her professional or occupational capacity, he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at

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