Assistant Range Safety Officer

Kimber Mfg., Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Range Safety Officer

Location: Troy, AL

Classification: Non-exempt

Grade: R2

Department: Production Range

Reports To: Chief Range Safety Officer

Date: 03/07/2024

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SUMMARY/ OBJECTIVE

The position of Assistant Range Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for assisting the Chief Range Safety Officer in the day-to-day safety management of the ranges. The Assistant RSO shall primarily handle inspecting test equipment, training employees in the safe handling of firearms, and enforcing safety procedures, protocols, and Kimber policies within the ranges. The Assistant RSO will report to the Chief Range Safety Officer and support the manufacturing facility in the testing of firearms within the Ranges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide range safety management in a manufacturing environment
• Inspect test equipment daily
• Train employees in the safe handling of firearms
• Manage supply of test facility ammunition and supplies
• Follow established test protocols, Kimber policies and procedures
• Enforce all safety procedures, protocols, policies and procedures within the Ranges
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
• Ability to work alone or as a part of a team, without direct supervision
• Experience using various computer systems
• Knowledge of both rifle and pistol ammunition
• Ability to work safely and make effective decisions concerning the safety of others using policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of range safety training experience/ range safety officer
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• One or more of the certifications

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of training experience/ range safety officer
• HR 218 Certification

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

One or more of the following:

• FBI certified firearms instructor
• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) certified firearms instructor
• NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
• NRA Certified Range Safety Officer

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position may travel occasionally for training classes.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet customer demands. There may be little or no prior notice of overtime work. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. This position needs to be able to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, inside, outside) and in loud environments. This position will be exposed to firearms, ammunition, and other materials associated with normal range activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to lift 50 lbs. (Occasionally) and 15+ lbs. on a routine basis
• Able to wear all associated PPE (protective vest, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.)

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.