Gun Vault Specialist

Bass Pro Shops•Kearney, NE

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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, along with floor and counter sales of other hunting merchandise. The specialist supports a safe, compliant, and well-maintained firearms department while delivering a pleasant, productive shopping experience. Duties include processing and auditing firearms, completing required forms, screening potential transfers, preparing and replenishing firearms for retail sale, maintaining merchandise presentation, assisting customers with product choices, and participating in ongoing training. The role performs duties within company policies and procedures and may take on other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of retail experience.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must be legally able 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.
Firearms and other hunting merchandise customer service and sales skills.
Ability to complete Form 4473 and state paperwork.
Knowledge of GCA ARMS and firearms acquisitions and dispositions.
Knowledge of firearms and ammunition, including ATF and state regulations.
Knowledge and experience in inventory control.
Ability to handle firearms safely.
Understanding of retail operations and computer use.
Ability to handle and stock merchandise.
Regularly walk, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and/or perform computer work; seldom or never sit.
Ability to analyze problems, assess needs, adapt broad guidelines to achieve desired results, and exercise independent judgment within accepted practices.

Responsibilities

Receive and acquire incoming firearms physically and in ARMS by close of business each day.
Verify firearms against their steel, boxes, receiving documents, and manifests.
Dispose of firearms shipped or transferred to licensed dealers or stores, and verify disposition data transferred from Electronic 4473 to ARMS by close of business each day.
Conduct monthly firearms audits.
Ensure completion of ATF-required and applicable state forms, screen potential transfers for legality, comply with waiting periods and other state requirements, and prevent possible straw purchases.
Safely acquire, dispose of, store, locate, clean, and prepare firearms for retail sale according to company protocols.
Replenish firearms on the sales floor and package and ship firearms in compliance with applicable laws and company policy.
Safely check and clear firearms received from customers or by shipment, and mount accessories or optics to firearms.
Keep the work area clean, neat, and stocked with supplies; maintain department and backroom cleanliness, firearm tag presentation, and opening and closing duties.
Provide customer service and sales for firearms and hunting merchandise, including greeting customers, assessing needs, making recommendations, demonstrating products, and providing information and assistance.
Promote programs including CLUB membership, VOC, and in-store pickup.
Organize and maintain firearms at the gun counter, Fine Gun Room/Gun Library, and Gun Vault.
Maintain visual standards through restocking, remerchandising, and fixture cleaning; set and maintain firearms advertisements, pricing, and signage; and replenish merchandise according to merchandising guidelines.
Assist with seasonal floor merchandise moves.
Respond promptly to ATF or state firearm trace requests.
Assist with training store outfitters as requested by the GM or Ops Support Regional Manager.
Maintain product expertise through ongoing product knowledge training and participate in firearms, shooting products, compliance, systems, and sales training.
Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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