Gun Vault Specialist

Bass Pro Shops•Leeds, AL

About The Position

The Gun Vault Specialist is responsible for backroom processes related to firearms, including safely handling firearms and complying with company, local, state, and federal firearms regulations. The role acquires and disposes of firearms, maintains the integrity of ATF-required ARMS records, and keeps a complete, accurate firearms inventory. It also provides firearms counter sales and customer service, as well as sales support for other hunting merchandise. The specialist receives, verifies, records, stores, prepares, replenishes, ships, and disposes of firearms in accordance with required laws and company procedures. The position completes required forms and background-check paperwork, screens potential transfers for legality, prevents possible straw purchases, responds to trace requests, and conducts monthly firearms audits. It also maintains firearms displays, pricing, signage, cleanliness, and inventory, while helping customers make informed buying decisions and demonstrating products. The role participates in ongoing compliance, product, systems, and sales training; may assist with training store outfitters when requested; and follows company policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2 to 4 years of retail experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be legally able to own and possess firearms under federal and state law.
Ability to understand, recall, and follow complex compliance regulations and handle highly confidential information.
Customer service and sales skills for firearms and other hunting merchandise.
Knowledge of 4473 and state paperwork completion, 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.
Understanding of retail and computer knowledge.
Ability to handle and stock merchandise.
Ability to regularly walk, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform computer work.

Responsibilities

Receive and acquire incoming firearms physically and in ARMS by the close of business each day.
Verify firearm identification from the firearm to its box and receiving documents or manifests.
Dispose of firearms shipped or transferred to licensed dealers or stores, and verify disposition data transmitted from Electronic 4473 to ARMS by the close of business each day.
Conduct monthly firearms audits and maintain complete, accurate firearms inventory and ATF-required ARMS records.
Complete ATF and applicable state forms, conduct required background-check screening, and ensure transfers comply with applicable laws and waiting periods while preventing possible straw purchases.
Safely acquire, dispose of, check, clear, store, locate, clean, prepare, replenish, package, and ship firearms in accordance with laws and company protocols.
Mount accessories and optics to firearms.
Provide firearms counter sales and customer service, as well as floor and counter sales of other hunting merchandise.
Greet and assist customers, identify and evaluate their needs, recommend products, demonstrate products, and promote programs such as CLUB membership, VOC, and In Store Pick up.
Organize and maintain firearms in the Gun Counter, Fine Gun Room/Gun Library, and Gun Vault.
Maintain department and backroom cleanliness, visual standards, firearm tag facing, and opening and closing duties.
Set and maintain firearms advertisements, stay informed about advertised sales, maintain pricing and signage, and replenish shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
Assist with seasonal floor merchandise moves.
Respond promptly to ATF and state firearm trace requests.
Participate in ongoing firearms, shooting-product, shooting-discipline, systems, compliance, and selling-skills training.
Assist with training store outfitters when requested by the GM or Ops Support Reg. Mgr.
Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts, and conservation attractions.
Medical benefits.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Voluntary benefits.
401(k) retirement savings.
Paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick time.
Bass Pro Cares Fund.