Sales Clerk Leader (Firearms) FT 6897

USCG Base Cape Cod MWR; Centreville (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave

401k savings plan

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Job summary

USCG Base Cape Cod MWR is seeking a Sales Clerk Leader (Firearms) in Centreville, VA. The role requires strong firearms knowledge, retail leadership, and strict adherence to ATF and federal regulations.

You will supervise staff, manage inventory, assist customers with merchandise selection, and support loss prevention and safety programs. The position involves weekend work, cash handling, and ensuring accurate firearms paperwork.

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience in inventory control and retail sales.
• Current Seller ID per FFL process or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and demonstrated firearms retail experience.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee firearms department operations and ensure compliance with all firearm rules and forms.
• Welcome customers and assist in firearm and merchandise selection with product knowledge.
• Operate a cash register and handle daily cash reporting per procedures.
• Open/close the store as required and supervise other employees when management is absent.
• Support loss prevention and safety procedures and manage weekend shifts.

Skills

Retail sales

Inventory control

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time 30-40 hrs Centreville Exchange, Centreville, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 6897

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

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)

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.

Must have extensive gun knowledge

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum:

• Prior retail experience in inventory control and retail sales.
• Current Seller ID per FFL (Federal Firearms License) process or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and demonstrated firearms retail experience.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

• Experience operating a cash register and working knowledge of sales inventory
• Previous retail supervisory experience in the performance of the above referenced duties. And/or
• Current USCG NAF sales clerk with at least 6 months experience as a USCG NAF sales clerk.

Why Work for Us?

At the Coast Guard Exchange, we believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care

of our customers. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of personal time. Enjoy a healthy balance between work and life with our flexible schedules.
• Investing in Your Future: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan and company pension plan, designed to help you save for tomorrow, today.
• Company Wellness Initiatives: We support your well-being with wellness programs aimed at keeping you healthy, happy, and at your best.
• Flexible Schedules: We know life is unpredictable, so we offer flexible schedules to help you manage your commitments and personal needs.
• Professional Growth: Grow your career with us through opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304,Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120,expiration 05/31/2029. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimateyou can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.