Firearms Specialist - Part Time - Watseka, IL

Runnings; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Runnings in Watseka, IL seeks a part-time Firearms Specialist to assist customers in the Sporting Goods Department and ensure firearm sales comply with FFL regulations, with emphasis on accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, pricing and stocking, assisting in freight receipt, and supporting cycle counts. You’ll train staff on 4473s, ID checks, and related procedures; audits by ATF or internal teams should be managed smoothly. 1 year of FFL experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with FFL regulations for firearm sales.
• Ability to train staff on 4473 processes and related procedures.
• Strong focus on accurate record-keeping and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with questions in-store.
• Price merchandise and adjust labels as needed.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as directed.
• Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products.
• Support cycle counts and maintain audit readiness.
• Prepare for ATF and internal audits.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Attention to detail

Staff training

Job description

Firearms Specialist - Part Time - Watseka, IL

Job Category: Retail Sales

Requisition Number: FIREA006991

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

The Firearms Specialist will assist with customer service/sales in the Sporting Goods Department and will be ultimately responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all records involving firearm sales, maintaining compliance with FFL regulations.
Hourly Pay Range: $15.00-$16.00 Depending on Experience.

• Greet customers as they shop in the retail store, assisting with customer service questions.
• Price store merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.
• Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.
• Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.
• Must keep store prepared for ATF and/or internal audits.
• Must have a good understanding of and assist training other staff on:
  • A&D log requirements and best practices
  • Filing of denied and no transfer 4473’s
  • Standardized filing of completed 4473’s
  • What is an AR and how a multiple sale is recorded
  • Multiple handgun sales and proper recording
  • How to properly make corrections on a 4473 by employees and customers
  • Acceptable forms of identification customers can use
  • When a sale should be refused
  • What constitutes a “Straw Sale” and how to complete

Experience

1 year: Previous experience with FFL regulations regarding firearms sales

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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