Firearms Inventory Specialist

Firearms Inventory Specialist Job in Reston, Virginia

Reston, Virginia Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 2026-1700365 Date posted: 10/08/2026

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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.

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
• Inventory management experience
• Certification in one or more of the following:
• Armorer for major firearms manufacturer(s) (e.g., Glock, S&W, Sig Sauer, FN, Remington, Mossberg, etc.)
• National Rifle Association Basic Pistol
• National Rifle Association Personal Protection
• National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer

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

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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

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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