Tharos Training Center is the leading provider of Protective Security Officer (PSO) training in the National Capital Region. Operating from a state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot facility, it trains over 5,000 security professionals and government personnel annually. The center offers comprehensive instruction, including firearms qualification, first aid, CPR, active shooter response, and specialized certifications such as Virginia DCJS and FPS PSO training.

Tharos stands out as the only private training center in the region dedicated solely to law enforcement and government contracting, ensuring a mission-focused, high-quality training environment. The facility features automated indoor firing ranges, flexible training areas, classrooms, and an advanced active shooter simulator. It provides both initial certification and refresher training to maintain PSO readiness.

Using next-generation simulation technology, including the TI Training Simulator, Tharos delivers immersive, scenario-based training with realistic CO2-powered weapons, enhancing PSO decision-making, compliance, and firearms preparedness. The tri-annual Active Shooter Training reinforces readiness and risk mitigation for federal security contracts.

Range Operator - Part Time

Pay Rate - $18 - $19 hourly

Monitors the daily range schedule.  Ensures ranges are entered Hot and Cold utilizing the Brains Computer Software. Communicates Range Hot and Cold status with Range Master via hand-held radios. Assists with the preparation of Daily Range Control Brief as directed by Range Master. Conducts Range Check-in and Check-out tasks in accordance with Range Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

·         Coordinates daily range usage 

·         Ensures Daily Range Control Brief is accurate and submitted in a timely manner. 

·         Ensures ranges are checked out/in in accordance with Range Control SOP’s 

·         Reports range deficiencies to Range Master 

·         Reports Range conflicts to Tharos Scheduling for resolution 

·         Other duties as assigned 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This position will be primarily based at the Upper Marlboro, MD location.

This position works with supervision from the Compliance and Facility Manager.

This position is expected to work up to forty (40) per week.

The function of this position requires responsive and friendly customer service skills accompanied with professionalism and patience.  

Exposure to noise levels in excess of 85 decibels for more than 4 to 6 hours per day can be expected at the ranges. Trainers are to use protective ear and eye wear that minimizes exposure to any damage to hearing or sight.

Must be proficient in the English language.

Physical Demands 

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. 

1.       To stand and sit for several hours.

2.       May have to lift up to twenty (20) pounds and carry over some distance. Carts and dollies will be provided.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

This is a Full-Time position providing support to clients in other time zone. This position is expected to be available from at least 8 am EST to 5 pm EST for client service (Times may vary). The position does provide for flexibility in scheduling other hours as workloads demand. 

The position may require availability on nights, weekends and holidays for projects.  

Travel

Travel will be less than 10%.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

·         U.S. Citizenship required, and candidates must be at least 21 years of age 

·         Experience as a Range Safety Officer preferred, or equivalent combination of training and related experience in U.S. Military or Law Enforcement required 

·         Proficiency with MS Office required 

·         Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization    

·         Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion   

·         Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process   

·         Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE 

Possess or be able to obtain