POLICE FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR 5064

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for instructing new members of the Suffolk County Police Department in the handling and use of handguns, shotguns, machine guns, tear gas, mace and grenades. The work also involves annual checks on the marksmanship of all members of the Suffolk County Police Department. Work is performed under the general supervision of Police Academy staff members. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Instructs new members of the Suffolk County Police Department in the safe handling of firearms and skill in their use;

Conducts group practice in marksmanship and demonstrates techniques in improving proficiency;

Instructs in methods used in discharging firearms under varying conditions, such as during daylight and darkness and at stationary and moving objects;

Demonstrates techniques of accurate and defensive marksmanship;

Loads and unloads heavy cases of targets, ammunition, tear gas, clay targets and metal targets.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the handling, use and care of firearms and other weapons used by the Suffolk County Police Department; thorough knowledge of safety precautions to follow when using firearms and other weapons; good knowledge of the methods and procedures used in carrying out an effective instructional program in marksmanship; skill in marksmanship; ability to keep accurate records of scores attained by recruits and al other police personnel on the firing range; ability to conduct verbal training sessions for large groups of police personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years experience as:

a) N.R.A. certified instructor in rifle and pistol; or,

b) Federal firearms instructor; or,

c) Police firearms instructor; or,

d) Military firearms instructor.

R7/18/79

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive