About the Role
The Gun Vault Specialist is responsible for backroom maintenance of all processes pertaining to Firearms. This role requires the ability to safely handle firearms and adhere to all company, state, and federal firearms regulations. The position involves acquiring and disposing of firearms, maintaining the integrity of ATF required ARMS, and managing a complete and accurate firearms inventory. Additionally, this role provides counter sales and customer service for firearms and other hunting merchandise.
Responsibilities
- Physically and systematically receives/acquires incoming firearms using ARMS systems by close of business each day.
- Verifies gun accuracy against box, receiving documents, and manifests.
- Disposes firearms shipped/transferred to licensed dealers or stores.
- Verifies disposition data fed from the Electronic 4473 to ARMS by close of business each day.
- Conducts monthly firearms audits.
- Ensures proper completion of ATF required forms and applicable state forms for background checks.
- Certifies and screens all potential firearm transfers for legality, complying with waiting periods and other state requirements.
- Prevents possible straw purchases.
- Participates in ongoing training including firearms product information, diverse shooting discipline awareness, systems training, compliance training, and selling skills.
- Ensures all firearms are acquired and disposed of safely utilizing company protocols.
- Completes all company forms accurately.
- Properly stores, locates, cleans, and prepares firearms for retail sale.
- Works on replenishment of firearms to the sales floor.
- Properly packages and ships firearms in accordance with federal/state laws and company policy.
- Safely checks/clears firearms received by customers or via shipment.
- Mounts accessories/optics to firearms.
- Keeps work area clean, neat, and well-stocked.
- Supports a strong commitment to world-class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience.
- Assists customers in making buying decisions by identifying needs, making product recommendations, and promoting programs.
- Demonstrates products to customers.
- Organizes and maintains firearms within the retail store for sales at the Gun Counter, Fine Gun Room/Gun Library, and Gun Vault.
- Assures visual standards are met by up-keep and maintenance, including restocking, remerchandising, and cleaning fixtures.
- Maintains cleanliness standards within the department and back room.
- Performs opening and closing duties.
- Sets and maintains all firearm-related advertisements.
- Remains knowledgeable of advertised sales, pricing, and signing.
- Replenishes product on shelves as required per merchandising guidelines.
- Assists with seasonal floor merchandise moves.
- Responds to all ATF or State Firearm Trace Requests promptly.
- Assists with training of store outfitters as requested.
- Remains a product "expert" through ongoing product knowledge training.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Applicants must possess a valid New York State Pistol Permit at the time of application.
- 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.
- Ability to work with highly confidential information.
- Customer Service and Sales of Firearms and Other Hunting Merchandise
- 4473 & State Paperwork Completion
- GCA
- ARMS, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of Firearms
- Knowledge in Firearms, and Ammunition
- Knowledge of Firearms and Ammunition ATF and STATE Regulations.
- Knowledge and experience in Inventory Control
- Safely Handle Firearms
- Understanding of Retail and Computer Knowledge
- Ability to Handle and stock Merchandise
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Part Time
- Retail
Experience Level
- 2 to 4 years of experience in Retail
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $22.75
Benefits
- Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
About the Company
- Bass Pro Shops
Equal Opportunity
- 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 visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
