Sales Clerk Leader (Firearms) FT 6897

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC) in Centreville, VA seeks a Sales Clerk Leader (Firearms) to oversee the firearms department, ensure compliance with all gun laws, and deliver Premier Customer Service. You will handle firearm transactions, assist customers with product knowledge, and coordinate with HQ on special orders.

The role requires extensive gun knowledge, ability to open/close the store, supervise staff as needed, and maintain loss prevention standards while working weekends.

Qualifications

• Must follow ATF, Federal, State and Local firearm rules and regulations.
• Able to complete federal form 4473 and related paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee firearms department operations and stock management.
• Ensure strict adherence to gun laws and procedures for firearm sales.
• Process firearms transactions, including Form 4473 and required IDs.
• Price adjustments, markdowns, promotions, and store signage in collaboration with management.
• Coordinate special order requests with HQ as needed.
• Maintain daily count of on-site firearms for accurate control.
• Provide Premier Customer Service to assist customers with selections.
• Operate cash register and handle daily cash reporting per procedures.
• Open, close, and supervise staff in the absence of management.
• Follow Loss Prevention policies and maintain safety standards.
• Weekend work required.

Job description

Announcement #: 6897

Opening Date: 31 August 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-02

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full-Time (30-40 hrs/wk)

OMB No: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Position: Sales Clerk Leader (Firearms) Salary: $22.08/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Centreville, VA- Exchange

Duties

Responsible for overall operations of firearms department. Must follow strict adherence and compliance to all ATF, Federal, State and Local firearm rules and regulations pertaining to firearms and adhere to any changes as they occur. Ensure proper completion federal form 4473; any applicable state forms and all ID and paperwork required for firearms sales. May order merchandise, receive, price and monitor stock levels. In conjunction with store management may be responsible for price changes, markdowns, promotional sets and signage. May communicate directly with HQ staff in the resolution of any special order requests for customers or merchandise issues at store level. Ensures daily count of on-site firearms to ensure accurate control.

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge and help with the selection of merchandise. React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance. Provides Premier Customer Service in the assistance to patrons in selection of goods or substitute items.

May operate a cash register and account for daily cash reporting in accordance with established procedures.

Key carrier, opening and closing the store as required.

May direct/supervise other employees and be responsible for overall store in absence of management.

Follow all policies regarding Loss Prevention. Be aware and proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line. Follow all established safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements.

Will be required to work weekends.

If incumbent is less than 18 years of age, they must have the prior written consent of a parent or guardian and the written consent must be always in the person’s possession. The parent or guardian giving the written consent may not be prohibited by law from possessing a firearm (18 U.S.C. 922). The age in which one can sell firearms varies by state and we defer to state law.

Other duties as assigned.

• Flexible 40 hour weekly schedule including weekends**
• Must have extensive gun knowledge**

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this position based on