Range Safety Officer - SIG Experience Center

at  SIG SAUER Inc

RANGE SAFETY OFFICER - SIG EXPERIENCE CENTER

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Range Safety Officer (RSO) for the SIG SAUER Experience Center (SEC) is responsible for the safety of all SEC public shooting range customers. The RSO is responsible for the organization, conduct and supervision of all range activities. The RSO is also responsible for range check in, firearm rental, and league night operations.
FLSA: Non-Exempt

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in firearms training, and range safety officer responsibilities.
• Superior diplomacy and excellent customer service.
• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with a retail point of sale desired but not required.
• Excellent decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a range safety officer required.
• Ability to complete a series of SIG SAUER Academy basic to advanced level rifle and pistol classes required.
• First responder medical training highly desired.

• Work within a team of highly skilled range safety officers responsible for ensuring the safe operations of the public range.
• Provide range orientation and safety briefings to new customers.
• Ensure that the range facility is maintained and serviceable at all times. Assist with preventative maintenance in coordination with the SEC facilities staff.
• Monitor all activity within range and gun rental counter area.
• Assist customers with proper operating of target system while ensuring safety of customers and staff.
• Works closely with logistics manager to ensure all firearms are in working order and serviced as required. Keeps sufficient firearms and ammunition stocked and available as required to support range operation.
• Operate gun rental counter point of sale and assist with inventory management as required.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times when dealing with customers and staff.
• Have a familiarity with USPSA or IDPA competitions and become certified to officiate matches for these disciplines.
• Become familiar with SIG SAUER products and assist customers in choosing the correct product for their needs
• Become trained on range membership program and assist customers in selecting the correct membership level, give membership tours, and facilitate membership sign up.