Gun Vault Specialist - Part-Time

This position requires a valid NY State Pistol Permit.

About the role

The Gun Vault Specialist is responsible for backroom maintenance of all processes pertaining to firearms. This role involves safely handling firearms and adhering to all company, state, and federal firearms regulations. The position is responsible for acquiring and disposing of firearms, maintaining the integrity of the ATF-required ARMS system, and ensuring a complete, thorough, and accurate firearms inventory. Additionally, this role provides counter sales and customer service for firearms, as well as floor and counter sales of other hunting merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Physically and systematically receive/acquire incoming firearms using ARMS systems by close of business each day.
• Verify gun accuracy to/from steel of gun to box, to receiving documents and manifests.
• Dispose of firearms shipped/transferred to licensed dealers or stores, and verify 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, applicable state forms necessary for background checks, certifying and screening all potential firearm transfers for legality of the sale, complying with waiting periods or other state requirements, and preventing possible straw purchases.
• Participate in ongoing training, including firearms and shooting product information, diverse shooting discipline awareness, systems training, compliance-related training, and selling skills/techniques.
• Ensure all firearms are acquired and disposed of safely utilizing company protocols, including proper and error-free completion of all company forms, storing/locating, cleaning, and preparation of firearms for retail sale.
• Work on replenishment of firearms to the sales floor, properly package and ship firearms in accordance with federal/state laws and company policy, and safely check/clear firearms received by customers or via shipment.
• Mount accessories/optics to firearms.
• Keep work area clean, neat, and well-stocked with supplies.
• Support a strong commitment to world-class customer service and ensure a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
• Assist customers in making buying decisions by identifying and evaluating their needs and making product recommendations.
• Promote programs including CLUB membership, VOC, and in-store pickup.
• Demonstrate products to customers.
• Organize and maintain firearms within the retail store for sales at the gun counter, fine gun room/gun library, and gun vault.
• Maintain visual standards through restocking, remerchandising, and cleaning fixtures.
• Maintain cleanliness standards within the department and back room, including proper facing of firearms tags and performing opening and closing duties.
• Set and maintain all ads related to firearms.
• Remain knowledgeable of advertised sales; maintain pricing and signing.
• Replenish product on shelves as required per merchandising guidelines.
• Assist with seasonal floor merchandise moves.
• Respond promptly to all ATF or state firearm trace requests.
• Assist with training of store outfitters as requested by the GM or Ops Support Reg. Mgr.
• Remain a product "expert" through ongoing product knowledge training.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in retail.
• 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 and work with highly confidential information.
• Customer service and sales of firearms and other hunting merchandise.
• Completion of 4473 and state paperwork.
• Knowledge of GCA, ARMS, acquisitions, and dispositions of firearms.
• Knowledge of firearms and ammunition.
• Understanding of ATF and state regulations related to firearms and ammunition.
• Experience in inventory control.
• Ability to safely handle firearms.
• Understanding of retail and computer knowledge.
• Ability to handle and stock merchandise.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly walks, stands, lifts up to 50 lbs, and/or performs computer work.
• Seldom/never sits.

Pay

Starting pay rate: $20.00 - $22.75 per hour.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401k Retirement Savings.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.