Gun Vault Specialist - Full Time
About the Role
The Gun Vault Specialist is responsible for backroom maintenance of all processes pertaining to Firearms. This role involves safely handling firearms, adhering to company, state, and federal regulations, and managing the acquisition, disposition, and inventory of firearms. The position also includes counter sales and customer service for firearms and hunting merchandise.
Responsibilities
- Physically and systematically receive/acquire incoming firearms using ARMS systems by close of business each day.
- Verify gun accuracy from steel of gun to box, to receiving documents and manifests.
- Dispose of firearms shipped/transferred to licensed dealers or stores, verifying disposition data fed from the Electronic 4473 to ARMS by close of business each day.
- Conduct monthly firearms audits.
- Ensure proper completion of ATF required forms and applicable state forms for background checks.
- Certify and screen all potential firearm transfers for legality of the sale, complying with waiting periods or other state requirements, and prevent possible straw purchases.
- Participate in ongoing training, including firearms and shooting product information, systems training, compliance, and selling skills.
- Safely acquire, dispose, store, clean, and prepare firearms for retail sale.
- Work on replenishment of firearms to the sales floor and package/ship firearms in accordance with federal/state laws and company policy.
- Keep work area clean, neat, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Provide legendary customer service by assisting customers in making buying decisions, promoting programs, and demonstrating products.
- Organize and maintain firearms within the retail store, including the Gun Counter, Fine Gun Room/Gun Library, and Gun Vault.
- Maintain visual standards, including restocking, remerchandising, and cleaning fixtures.
- Set and maintain all ads related to firearms, ensuring accurate pricing and signing.
- Replenish product on shelves as required per merchandising guidelines.
- Assist with seasonal floor merchandise moves.
- Respond to ATF or State Firearm Trace Requests promptly.
- Assist with training of store outfitters as requested.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in Retail
- Age Required: Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must be able to legally own and possess Firearms under Federal and State Law
Skills
- Ability to understand, recall, and follow complex compliance regulations
- Customer Service and Sales of Firearms and Hunting Merchandise
- Completion of 4473 and State Paperwork
- Knowledge of GCA, ARMS, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of Firearms
- Knowledge of Firearms, Ammunition, and related ATF and STATE Regulations
- Experience in Inventory Control
- Safe Handling of Firearms
- Understanding of Retail and Computer Systems
- Ability to Handle and Stock Merchandise
Physical Requirements
- Regularly walks, stands, lifts up to 50lbs, and/or performs computer work
- Seldom/never sits
Benefits
- Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts, and conservation attractions
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.