Firearms Inventory Specialist

Allied Universal; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Firearms Inventory Specialist to oversee firearm issuance, retrieval, and storage across regions. This hybrid role requires travel between local branches and supports Weapons Compliance Managers with ATF and state regulation adherence.

Responsibilities include maintaining compliance, overseeing electronic transfer forms, and assisting investigations. Candidates should have firearms experience, strong ethics, and proficient office software skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or five years of verifiable work history.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
• Must possess or be able to acquire NRA Home Firearms Safety Course (4hrs) - Live, Instructor-Led certification.
• Prior work or educational experience involving the care and maintenance of firearms.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a security business operations.
• Demonstrated highest adherence to ethics.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated training ability.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and networking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications.
• Problem solving and active listening skills.
• Ability to synthesize facts, concepts, principles; identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Research and investigative skills; interpret data
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure firearms ATF compliance processes and procedures adhere to Federal, State and Local laws.
• Coordinate compliance inspections and review ATF/state paperwork.
• Support compliance questions related to firearm acquisition, disposition, and transfer scenarios.
• Oversee electronic systems for firearm transfer documentation.
• Assist with firearms investigations and risk mitigation guidance.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local firearms laws and regulations.
• Develop auditing processes for branches and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance to resolve deficiencies and share best practices with stakeholders.
• Contribute to training materials for branch personnel.

Skills

High school diploma

Effective communication

Ethics

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office/Google Apps

Data interpretation

Training ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Firearms Inventory Specialist. The Firearms Inventory Specialist is a strategic resource overseeing firearms issuance, retrieval, and storage across all region(s). This hybrid position will require travel between local branches. Supporting the Weapons Compliance Managers, the Firearms Inventory Specialist helps ensure proper and timely transactions of firearms, compliance, operations, ATF, and state regulatory compliance standards for all guard service region(s). This will include Allied Universal’s procedures, all aspects of firearm acquisition and disposition, sale, transfer, distribution and purchase of regulated firearms, safe handling of firearms, licensing, and registration.

Salary Range-$48,000-$55,000

Candidates must currently reside in the Reston, Alexandria or Washington DC areas and have experience working with firearms

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure firearms ATF compliance processes and procedures are in adherence to Federal, State and Local Laws, ordinances, and regulations through coordinating detailed compliance inspections; analyze results of Federal (ATF F 4473, 3310.4, 3310.12, 3310.6, 3310.11) and state required paperwork, and internal documents to determine licensed facilities standing
• Support compliance program as a trusted resource for questions related to proper firearm acquisition, disposition, and transfer related scenarios
• Perform administrative duties and oversight of electronic systems supporting the acquisition and disposition and electronic ATF / state required forms related to transfer of firearms
• Assist with any regulatory and Law Enforcement-related internal or external firearms investigation
• Assist in providing guidance and consultation on risk mitigation and support for licensed locations
• Contribute to overall firearms regulatory compliance by staying current with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Develop and implement internal auditing process for branches within their scope; work with branch leadership to develop processes to stay compliant
• Provide expert recommendations and develop guidance materials/processes to resolve deficiencies; strategize with stakeholders to come up with best practices and stay atop firearms compliance expectations
• Provide expertise and advice in the development of training and guidance materials for branch personnel

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or five (5) years of verifiable work history
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Must possess, or be able to acquire, NRA Home Firearms Safety Course (4hrs) - Live, Instructor-Led certification
• Prior work or educational experience involving the care and maintenance of firearms
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a security business operations
• Demonstrated highest adherence to ethics
• Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership
• Demonstrated training ability
• Effective oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and networking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
• Problem solving and active listening skills
• Ability to synthesize facts, concepts, principles; identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Research and investigative skills; able to effectively compile, sort, and interpret data
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Prior military experience
• Prior law enforcement experience

  BENEFITS:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

  Closing

  Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

  Requisition ID

  2026-1700365