Range Safety Officer Jobs
Range Safety Officer jobs are open across military, defense contracting, law enforcement, and commercial shooting ranges, from entry-level range technician to senior safety officer and range master, with specializations in explosives safety, firearms instruction, and regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Essential Functions
- Operates the Diplomatic Security (DS) range facility and judgmental use of force facility ensuring compliance with OSHA and/or EPA standards and regulations.
- Plans, organizes, and instructs/manages the presentation of firearms training courses, which may include basic and advanced firearms and use of deadly force.
- Conducts firearms and deadly force scenario-based training; provides appropriate after-action reviews and feedback to trainees.
- Applies U.S. Constitutional law, relevant case law, and DS policies to firearms training and use of force scenarios.
- Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
- Research and reviews current reports related to DS and introduces applicable information into firearms training courses.
- Resolves problems that occur in the preparation for and during training.
- Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met.
- Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training and Accreditation (FLETA) standards.
- Complies with all DS and Firearms Training program policies, procedures, and standards.
- Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations.
- Identifies need for and assists with revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the firearms training curriculum effectiveness and quality
- Participates in curriculum review conferences.
- Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources.
- Assists instructors in other security related subjects.
- Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government, and civilian organizations related to security and firearms techniques, tactics, and procedures.
- Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in firearms training through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
- Provides technical guidance to managers, law enforcement employees, and students on basic and complex topics related to firearms and use of deadly force.
- Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities.
- Submits training records in a timely manner.
- Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training.
- Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials.
- Tests/evaluates new and updated firearms, ammunition, and related equipment.
- Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs.
- Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures to include 90% on all graded DS courses of fire.
- Employee will require supervision and has limited opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work.
- Periodic local travel may be required as well as occasional travel within and outside the United States to support/conduct training.
- May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise
Supervisory Responsibility
Work Environment
- Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
Physical Demands
- Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing, and irregular hours.
- Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Travel
Experience
1-3 (one-three) years of firearms instructor experience required with evidence of increasing work responsibility in a firearms training environment.
Education
Must have a high school diploma.
- Must be a certified firearms training instructor; completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred.
- Must have excellent people and organizational skills.
- Must be proficient in firing, handling, and giving instruction on a variety of revolvers, pistols, submachine guns, carbines, rifles, machine guns, and grenade launchers.
- Expert knowledge of health and safety standards for firearms ranges and training facilities.
- Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic training in the application of firearms use.
- Knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations, use of force, civil liability, with respect to firearms and appropriate techniques, tactics, and procedures.
- Knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices.
- Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred.
- Basic knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness.
- Basic knowledge of the development and revision of training curriculum.
- Ability to maintain requisite knowledge of U.S. Constitutional Law, case law, and DS policies related to firearms and use of force.
- Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training is conducted in a safe manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities.
- Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences.
Security Clearance
Drug Free Workplace
All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.
About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Shared Services
Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members.
HCIMS is a company within All Native Group, a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company.
Our work is guided by our core NATIVE values:
- Native American Owned & Proud – Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
- Accountable – To always do what’s right.
- Team-Focused – For inclusive progress.
- Innovative – In creating solutions.
- Visionary – In our purpose and direction.
- Excellence – Through learning and performance.
AAP/EEO Statement
Other Duties
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Essential Functions
- Operates the Diplomatic Security (DS) range facility and judgmental use of force facility ensuring compliance with OSHA and/or EPA standards and regulations.
- Plans, organizes, and instructs/manages the presentation of firearms training courses, which may include basic and advanced firearms and use of deadly force.
- Conducts firearms and deadly force scenario-based training; provides appropriate after-action reviews and feedback to trainees.
- Applies U.S. Constitutional law, relevant case law, and DS policies to firearms training and use of force scenarios.
- Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
- Research and reviews current reports related to DS and introduces applicable information into firearms training courses.
- Resolves problems that occur in the preparation for and during training.
- Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met.
- Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training and Accreditation (FLETA) standards.
- Complies with all DS and Firearms Training program policies, procedures, and standards.
- Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations.
- Identifies need for and assists with revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the firearms training curriculum effectiveness and quality
- Participates in curriculum review conferences.
- Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources.
- Assists instructors in other security related subjects.
- Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government, and civilian organizations related to security and firearms techniques, tactics, and procedures.
- Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in firearms training through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
- Provides technical guidance to managers, law enforcement employees, and students on basic and complex topics related to firearms and use of deadly force.
- Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities.
- Submits training records in a timely manner.
- Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training.
- Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials.
- Tests/evaluates new and updated firearms, ammunition, and related equipment.
- Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs.
- Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures to include 90% on all graded DS courses of fire.
- Employee will require supervision and has limited opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work.
- Periodic local travel may be required as well as occasional travel within and outside the United States to support/conduct training.
- May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise
Supervisory Responsibility
Work Environment
- Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
Physical Demands
- Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing, and irregular hours.
- Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Travel
Experience
1-3 (one-three) years of firearms instructor experience required with evidence of increasing work responsibility in a firearms training environment.
Education
Must have a high school diploma.
- Must be a certified firearms training instructor; completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred.
- Must have excellent people and organizational skills.
- Must be proficient in firing, handling, and giving instruction on a variety of revolvers, pistols, submachine guns, carbines, rifles, machine guns, and grenade launchers.
- Expert knowledge of health and safety standards for firearms ranges and training facilities.
- Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic training in the application of firearms use.
- Knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations, use of force, civil liability, with respect to firearms and appropriate techniques, tactics, and procedures.
- Knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices.
- Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred.
- Basic knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness.
- Basic knowledge of the development and revision of training curriculum.
- Ability to maintain requisite knowledge of U.S. Constitutional Law, case law, and DS policies related to firearms and use of force.
- Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training is conducted in a safe manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities.
- Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences.
Security Clearance
Drug Free Workplace
All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.
About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Shared Services
Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members.
HCIMS is a company within All Native Group, a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company.
Our work is guided by our core NATIVE values:
- Native American Owned & Proud – Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
- Accountable – To always do what’s right.
- Team-Focused – For inclusive progress.
- Innovative – In creating solutions.
- Visionary – In our purpose and direction.
- Excellence – Through learning and performance.
AAP/EEO Statement
Other Duties
#LI-KG1
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in range safety officer jobs.
- NRA Range Safety Officer certification or equivalent credentials from a recognized authority
- Experience enforcing range rules, safety briefings, and cease-fire procedures for mixed-skill groups
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local firearms laws and range compliance regulations
- Ability to administer first aid and CPR, with current certification required at most facilities
- Military, law enforcement, or professional firearms instruction background preferred by most employers
- Proficiency in maintaining range equipment, target systems, and ammunition inventory records
Tips for Your Range Safety Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to range-specific certifications
List your NRA Range Safety Officer certification, OSHA credentials, and any military Explosive Ordnance Disposal or weapons qualifications in a dedicated certifications section near the top. Hiring managers scan for these before reading anything else on a range safety resume.
Target postings by facility type
Defense contractors, National Guard installations, and commercial shooting ranges each use different terminology for the same role. Search for 'range control officer,' 'firearms safety officer,' and 'range master' alongside the core title to surface openings that match your background but use alternate job titles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists range safety officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your safety record on the resume
Employers want concrete evidence of incident-free operations. State the number of range days, total rounds downrange, or consecutive months without a reportable incident you oversaw. Specific figures carry far more weight than phrases like 'maintained safe environment.'
Prepare scenario answers for the interview
Interviewers for range safety roles consistently ask how you would respond to a misfire, a range violation, or an unauthorized person approaching the firing line. Rehearse structured responses that walk through your exact decision sequence, not just your general philosophy on safety.
Negotiate clearance-related benefits separately
If you hold an active Secret or Top Secret clearance, that credential has real monetary value to defense contractors. Negotiate clearance maintenance costs, periodic reinvestigation fees, and polygraph support as separate line items rather than folding them into base salary discussions.
Range Safety Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most range safety officers?
The companies hiring the most range safety officers right now include FREEDOM OUTDOORS, Range 517, and All Native, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal agencies account for a significant portion of active postings at any given time.
How many range safety officer jobs are remote?
About 0% of range safety officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most range operations. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include range safety program management, compliance auditing, curriculum development for firearms training, and safety policy writing.
How do you become a range safety officer?
Start by completing a recognized range safety officer course, the most accessible being the NRA's RSO program, which covers range design, rules enforcement, and emergency procedures. Pair that with hands-on firearms handling experience through military service, law enforcement, or competitive shooting. Many employers also expect current first aid and CPR certification before your first day on the range.
Can you get hired as a range safety officer with little experience?
Entry-level range safety officer roles do exist, particularly at commercial shooting ranges and municipal gun ranges that value customer service skills alongside safety fundamentals. Getting your NRA RSO certification first removes the biggest barrier. Volunteering as a range officer at local shooting clubs builds verifiable supervised experience that you can cite directly on applications and in interviews.
What does the range safety officer interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on certifications and availability, followed by an in-person interview that includes scenario-based questions about handling range violations, misfires, and medical emergencies. Some defense contractors and government facilities add a practical evaluation on the range itself. Background checks and drug screening are standard final steps before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to range safety officer jobs?
You can find and apply to range safety officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred facility type, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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