Forensic Scientist 9 - P11 - SSB / FSD / Bridgeport Lab / Firearms & Toolmarks Unit
State of Michigan
Posted: January 30, 2026 (0 days ago)
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U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
Norfolk County, Virginia
Salary
$16 - $17
per hour
Type
Closes
This job involves selling firearms, ammunition, and related outdoor gear in a Marine Corps community store, while providing excellent customer service and handling inventory and operations.
It requires following strict safety and legal rules for weapons, and occasionally helping in other store areas or activities like firing ranges.
A good fit would be someone with retail sales experience, especially in firearms or tactical items, who is reliable, customer-focused, and comfortable with background checks and regulations.
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!
MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.
We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Must be 21 years old. One year of sales associate or sales lead experience in a retail environment.
Two years of specialty retail experience with firearms, tactical and outdoor sporting goods is preferred. Ability to learn, execute and train operating standards and procedures.
Experience in leading by example and showcasing best practice customer service and problem solving.
Proficient in operating computer with knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
FOR POSITIONS INVOLVING FIREARMS/AMMUNITION ONLY: This is a `covered position' for the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act for Department of the Navy civilian personnel.
Due to contact with firearms, or ammunition in accomplishing work, DD Form 2760 certifying whether or not a `qualifying conviction¿ for a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence has occurred MUST be completed.
The yearly obligation to notify your immediate supervisor of any qualifying conviction through completion of DD Form 2760 is REQUIRED.
Ability to successfully obtain/maintain a Tier 3 background investigation. Major Duties:
Focuses on delivering a best-in-class customer experience and driving strong customer engagement with the firearms department.
Focuses on solution-based selling, offering applicable accessories and services to the customer in addition to the firearm.
Required to strictly adhere to all governing bodies¿ processes/requirements including but not limited to: ATF, FFL, DOD, Marine Corps, State, Corporate and local command for selling, handling, receiving, transferring, inventory management, and records management for all weapons and ammunitions.
Communicates with management to support customer inventory requests and general business needs.
Uses exception reporting to identify merchandise categories requiring corrective action to protect sales and customer service levels. Follows the special-order process according to standard processes.
Supports advertising and promotional set up requirements including, merchandising, signing, pricing and other tasks as needed.
Supports store operations in areas of POGs (Planograms), replenishing the sales floor, managing on hand integrity, receiving of products, backroom organization, customer program engagement, cash register duties and other operational tasks both within and outside of the assigned department.
May be periodically assigned to work in other areas of the store (outside firearms) when firearms workload is not present, is significantly diminished, or there is more staffing than required workload within firearms.
Completes all required training to maintain Firearms eligibility.
May work outside of retail in other firearms activities within MCCS including but not limited to the firing range, or target practice facility.
May maintain some or all key holder standards; Opening, closing, vendor management, light custodial duties and register operations/cash handling.
May require additional training, certifications or licenses as required by the business position including but not limited to, food safety training and military star card access.
Participates in year-end inventory. Identifies and communicates potential risk of loss and/or theft.
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