Common use of Firearms Qualification Clause in Contracts

Firearms Qualification. The Employer agrees to pay Employees who are required to qualify annually as needed for Handgun Qualification Course of Fire for up to four (4) hours at the Employee's normal hourly rate of pay during the first-scheduled qualification attempt. Should an Employee fail their first attempt, they shall not be paid for any time spent in furtherance of subsequent qualification attempts. Firearms used for qualification shall be of the same type, model and caliber as will be used while the Employee is armed and on duty. The firearms qualification testing shall be limited to two (2) attempts. Depending on range availability, this must be accomplished within a thirty (30) day period. If an Employee fails to pass the firearms testing after two (2) attempts, the Employee shall be placed on administrative leave without pay for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If the Employee fails to obtain a retest date for firearms qualification prior to the expiration of their SPO License or their administrative leave, whichever occurs first, the Employee will be considered as having voluntarily quit. However, the failure to re-qualify shall not be considered a voluntary quit if the failure is attributable to a lack of firing range availability, which is beyond the Employee's control. Under such circumstances, the Employee shall remain on administrative leave without pay until such time as the firing range becomes available. To the extent possible, firearms qualification testing shall be scheduled at least thirty (30) to sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Employee's certification. The Employer agrees to provide Employees with instruction on firearms safety, handling and malfunctions prior to firearms qualifications. The Employer agrees to pay Employees for up to two (2) hours at their normal rate of pay for their attendance during this training. If an Employee fails to appear for any scheduled firearms training or qualification, they shall be subject to disciplinary action as detailed in Article VII of this Agreement.