Gun Vault Specialist - Part 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 preventing 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.
- Check/clear firearms received by customers or via shipment, and mount accessories/optics to firearms.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, retail store, and backroom.
- Provide legendary customer service by assisting customers in making buying decisions, promoting programs, and demonstrating products.
- Set and maintain ads, pricing, and signing related to firearms.
- Replenish product on shelves and assist with seasonal floor merchandise moves.
- Respond to ATF or State Firearm Trace Requests promptly.
- Assist with training of store outfitters as requested.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- 2 to 4 years of retail experience.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Ability to legally own and possess firearms under Federal and State Law.
Skills
- Understanding and adherence to complex compliance regulations and handling of confidential information.
- Customer service and sales of firearms and hunting merchandise.
- Completion of 4473 and state paperwork.
- Knowledge of GCA, ARMS, acquisitions, and dispositions of firearms.
- Expertise in firearms, ammunition, and related ATF and state regulations.
- Inventory control experience.
- Safe handling of firearms.
- Retail and computer knowledge.
- Merchandise handling and stocking.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly walks, stands, lifts up to 50 lbs, and performs computer work.
- Seldom/never sits.
Pay
Starting pay rate: $18.00 - $20.75
Benefits
- Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Voluntary benefits.
- 401k Retirement Savings.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.