RANGE MASTER - PD

Range Master

General Statement of Job:
The Range Master is an essential position to manage the operations at the Public Safety Training Facility. The Range Master will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Kissimmee Police Department's law enforcement training programs, ensuring the Public Safety Training Facility meets federal and state environmental safety standards, inspect and schedule maintenance for equipment supporting the facility and facilitate all outside requests to utilize the facility. This role ensures the Kissimmee Police Department is able to provide its members with training meeting, or exceeding, FDLE and federal standards for law enforcement. The Range Master will collaborate with internal staff and external agencies, manage quality assurance efforts, and support the development and maintenance of department policies and procedures. The Range Master will be responsible for supervising the training unit personnel and report to the Training Unit Sergeant.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains records of range activities, range maintenance, training operations and submit reports as required.
• Assists in planning and budgets for major facility equipment upgrades and/or repair.
• Develops and maintains schedule for repairs, cleaning of range and replacement of range equipment.
• Performs minor repairs and replacement of range related equipment (targets, target systems, bullet trap, baffling, etc.)
• Schedules and oversees the work of vendors providing maintenance and repair for the range facility.
• Maintains supplies for training facility.
• Serves as primary contact for all training facility activities.
• Coordinates with outside agencies on the use of firing range, ensures outside instructors are informed and adhere to safety standards and usage safety rules.
• Repairs and services firearms for sworn members.
• Evaluates new firearms technology for potential use in the agency.
• Evaluates, updates, and develops firearms courses and required bi-annual department qualifications.
• Supervise permanently assigned range officers and adjunct firearms instructors.
• Provides input to training unit supervisor for performance review of permanently assigned training personnel.
• Oversees all phases of firearm instruction (orientation, in-service training, advanced courses and specialized courses).

• Oversees instruction in various specialized programs, i.e. Citizen's Police Academy, School of Government, etc.
• Oversees the instruction in the use of force/response to resistance (chemical agent, SAGE, ECD, firearm, scenario-based training and patrol operations).
• Respond to inquiries from other agencies regarding training practices, range operations and range design.
• Provides input in the evaluation of officer involved shooting incidents, use of force and make recommendations for training updates.
• Assists Quartermaster with inventory management tracking of range and classroom assets.
• Performs annual audits of sworn members FDLE Law Enforcement and Instructor certifications and updates those certifications in ATMS.
• Performs other related duties.

Minimum Education and Training:
* Florida Department of Law Enforcement officer and general instructor certifications.
* At least ten (10) years of combined experience as a law enforcement officer and as an FDLE instructor for an agency.
* FDLE instructor certification in firearms and patrol rifle.
* Must be able to obtain CJIS certification upon employment.
* Must be at least 18 years of age; must be a United States citizen or have valid immigration status/visa; must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation; must be capable of having a work assignment that varies, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations; must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if required by commanding authority.
* Strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work collaboratively with internal staff to identify deficiencies in performance to improve through training.
* Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
* Excellent written and verbal skills for lesson plan development and presentations.
* Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of hazardous material mitigation, to include lead mitigation and disposal.
* Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to gun ranges.
* Knowledge of repairing firearms, proper use and maintenance of firearms equipment, including safety gear, ammunition and targets.
* Knowledge of proper safety techniques related to use and cleaning of firearms.
* Must possess or obtain the most current FEMA 100, 200, and 700 Incident Command System certifications within 6 months of appointment to the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software, including spreadsheets, word and presentation software.
* Instructor certifications in high liability topics, i.e.; Scenario/Reality Based Safety Instructor, EVOC, Tactical Operations, Less-Lethal Tactics, TASER and Exercise Development.
* Certifications in weapon armorer functions to diagnose and repair firearms.
* Experience as a Use of Force analyst.
* Familiarity in government budget processes.
* Experience in a supervisory position or equivalent in experience, such as a Team Leader on tactical teams.
Working Conditions:

* Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
* Must be able to stand for extended periods on concrete.
* Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
Other:
* It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in the job description is not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 12/05/2025

Posting End : 01/02/2026

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $30.42