Firearms Compliance Specialist

FirstCash; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstCash is hiring a Firearm Inventory Auditor to work in our Retail Stores nationwide. The role focuses on verifying firearms inventories, ensuring compliance with internal policies and Federal Firearm Regulations, and reporting discrepancies or suspicious activity observed in records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED, be at least 21, and be willing to travel up to 75% locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% locally and nationally by air as needed.
• Must be willing to become a listed ATF Responsible Person, including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Audit firearm records (ATF Form 4473) and internal records for compliance.
• Document and report discrepancies in inventories and records.
• Prepare Firearm Inventory Audit reports with required information and corrections.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
• Complete training and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Auditing

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team-oriented

ATF knowledge

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

• The Firearm Inventory Auditor is a position within our Firearms Department in various locations nationwide. The current opening will provide coverage in our Retail Stores.
• The Firearms Inventory Auditor works 100% of the time at our stores that hold Federal Firearms Licenses. As a Firearms Inventory Auditor you are responsible for verifying firearms inventories, ensuring compliance with established internal policies and Federal Firearm Regulations. You will document and report discrepancies revealed from examining records and inventories, suspicious purchases or potential trafficking and straw purchases. A working knowledge of firearms and Federal Firearm Regulations is an asset to this position.

What Makes a FirstCash Firearms Retail Auditor:

• The Firearm Inventory Auditor is a position within our Firearms Department in various locations nationwide. The current opening will provide coverage in our Retail Stores.
• The Firearms Inventory Auditor works 100% of the time at our stores that hold Federal Firearms Licenses. As a Firearms Inventory Auditor you are responsible for verifying firearms inventories, ensuring compliance with established internal policies and Federal Firearm Regulations. You will document and report discrepancies revealed from examining records and inventories, suspicious purchases or potential trafficking and straw purchases. A working knowledge of firearms and Federal Firearm Regulations is an asset to this position.

Essential Job Duties:

This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform and is not all-inclusive.)

• Communicates effectively with fellow coworkers and managers, displaying respect and using effective communication tools.
• Audit firearm records (ATF Form 4473), Acquisition & Disposition Records and internal operational records to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Makes necessary/allowed corrections/edits based on the findings of the Firearm Audit.
• Prepares Firearm Inventory Audit reports containing all required information and corrections.
• Successfully completes assigned training.
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License and current auto insurance
• Reliable transportation, and ability to meet 75% travel requirement; locally, and nationally by air as needed
• Must be willing and able to become a listed Responsible Person with ATF, to include passing a Federal
• Background check
• Strong desire to work with people, team oriented.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform basic math calculations proficiently
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and active listening
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent work ethic
• Computer literate and able to operate common office machines.

Bonus Skills:

• Prior experience with the ATF
• Bilingual skills (Spanish)

Physical Requirements:

Standing– Frequently throughout the Firearms Inventory Audits.

Sitting– Occasionally throughout the inventory audits in order to complete the Firearm Audit.

Bending– Frequently bending in all directions, subject to proper bending techniques.

Reaching– Frequently as necessary to complete the firearm inventory verification.

Walking– Frequently within the store.

Climbing– Frequently to access elevated storage locations.

Stooping– Frequently.

Kneeling– Occasionally.

Lifting/Carrying– Due to the nature of the pawn industry and the wide variety of firearms encountered, you will be lifting and carrying firearms and firearms in cases. The frequency of these lifts and the weight of the items handled will also vary. Employees may not lift or carry products or materials above the employee’s safe lifting and carrying amounts, or above any medical restriction. The maximum weight one person will handle ranges from 50-70 pounds. Employees must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Tool Usage– No tools are used on a regular or routine basis during a normal workday.

Definitions

Occasional = 20% of time or less

Frequent = 20-75% of the time

Continuous = 75% of the time or more

Note:

The information contained in this description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job or the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management has the discretion to assign/reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, FirstCash will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process; to perform the essential functions of the job; and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] [phone] Ext. 1