Gun Vault Specialist

Bass Pro Shops • Thornton, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gun Vault Specialist is responsible for backroom maintenance of processes pertaining to firearms and must handle firearms safely while following company, state, and federal regulations. The role acquires and disposes of firearms, maintains the integrity of ATF-required ARMS records, and maintains a complete, accurate firearms inventory. It also provides firearm counter sales and customer service, along with floor and counter sales for other hunting merchandise.

The specialist receives, verifies, records, transfers, audits, stores, prepares, replenishes, and ships firearms according to applicable laws and company procedures. The position completes required ATF and state paperwork, screens potential transfers for legality, responds to firearm trace requests, and helps prevent straw purchases. The role also maintains department merchandising, pricing, signage, cleanliness, and inventory; assists customers with product recommendations and demonstrations; participates in ongoing compliance and product training; and may assist with training store outfitters when requested.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 to 4 years of retail experience, and that the employee be at least 21 years old and legally eligible to own and possess firearms under federal and state law. The role regularly involves walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and computer work; sitting is seldom or never required. Starting pay is $19.00–$21.75 per hour. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 4 years of retail experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be legally eligible to own and possess firearms under federal and state law.
• Ability to understand, recall, and follow complex compliance regulations and work with highly confidential information.
• Customer service and sales skills for firearms and other hunting merchandise.
• Ability to complete Form 4473 and state paperwork.
• Knowledge of GCA ARMS and firearm acquisitions and dispositions.
• Knowledge of firearms, ammunition, and ATF and state regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in inventory control.
• Ability to safely handle firearms and to handle and stock merchandise.
• Understanding of retail operations and computer use.
• Regularly walk, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform computer work; sitting is seldom or never required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and acquire incoming firearms, enter them into ARMS by close of business, and verify firearm details against the firearm, box, receiving documents, and manifests.
• Dispose of firearms shipped or transferred to licensed dealers or stores, and verify Electronic 4473 disposition data in ARMS by close of business.
• Conduct monthly firearms audits and maintain complete and accurate firearm inventory and ATF-required ARMS records.
• Complete ATF and applicable state forms for background checks, screen transfers for legality, comply with waiting periods and state requirements, and help prevent straw purchases.
• Safely acquire, dispose of, check, clear, store, clean, prepare, replenish, package, and ship firearms in compliance with laws and company protocols; mount accessories and optics as needed.
• Provide firearm counter sales and customer service, and sell other hunting merchandise on the floor and at the counter.
• Greet and assist customers, identify their needs, recommend products, demonstrate products, and promote programs such as CLUB membership, VOC, and in-store pickup.
• Organize and maintain firearms in the Gun Counter, Fine Gun Room/Gun Library, and Gun Vault.
• Maintain visual standards through restocking, remerchandising, cleaning fixtures, maintaining firearm tags, completing opening and closing duties, and keeping work areas clean and stocked.
• Set and maintain firearm advertisements, stay informed about advertised sales, maintain pricing and signing, and replenish shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
• Assist with seasonal floor merchandise moves and respond promptly to ATF or state firearm trace requests.
• Participate in ongoing firearm, shooting product, compliance, systems, and sales training; assist with training store outfitters when requested by the GM or Ops Support Regional Manager.
• Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Bass Pro Cares Fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED