Civilian Range Instructor

Description: 

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Civilian Range Instructor. The position requires you provide firearms instruction, safety and related training to police officers and detention officers. Maintains and repairs department weapons, armory and other equipment.  This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, with a 4/10 schedule working Monday through Thursday from 0700 – 1700.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is range attire provided by the Police Department
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents.  The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units.  The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community.  The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens.  Our mission is, “To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement.”  We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement.  We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration.  We are looking for someone with at least three (3) years’ experience providing basic and advanced firearms training in a law enforcement environment within the past five (5) years who possesses an AZPOST Approved Firearms Instructor Certification and AZPOST Approved Rifle Instructor Certification.   Previous law enforcement training experience and previous Glock and AR-15 armorer experience is desired.  

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency supplemented by specialized training in firearms use and safety.
• At least three (3) years’ experience providing basic and advanced firearms training in a law enforcement environment within the past five (5) years; and
• AZ POST Approved Firearms Instructor Certification; and
• AZ POST Approved Rifle Instructor Certification; and
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.       

Desired Qualifications

• Previous law enforcement SWAT experience.
• Previous Glock and AR-15 armorer experience.    

Application Process

• Application Submission
• Background Packet Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview with Shooting Test
• Background Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Police Chief Interview

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, with a 4/10 schedule. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available.  

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.  All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.   These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.  A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.  The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.