How to hire a pawn broker

How to hire a pawn broker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pawn broker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pawn broker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pawn broker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your pawn broker job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a pawn broker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A pawn broker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pawn brokers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of pawn brokers.

   Type of Pawn Broker	Description	Hourly rate
   Pawn Broker		$11-16
   Personal Shopper	A personal shopper helps customers get the best possible purchases. Primarily, personal shoppers help others shop through suggestions and advice... Show more	$10-24
   Blood Donor Recruiter	A blood donor recruiter is primarily in charge of coordinating with different companies, institutions, and groups to promote blood donation programs, aiming to find potential donors. Their job entails reaching out to individuals and businesses to seek support for the programs, utilizing volunteer databases to contact donors, and building positive relationships with the volunteers... Show more	$13-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Service
   • Background Checks
   • Product Knowledge
   • Customer Inquiries
   • Cash Drawers
   • Computer System
   • Sales Process
   • Collateral Loans
   • Inventory Control
   • Loan Payments
   • Loan Transactions
   • Police Reports
   • Bank Deposits

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage indexes, options, foreign equities, and short-selling positions that are compatible with clients' long-term investment goals.
   • Maintain eBay, Craigslist, a PayPal, Facebook and Gmail accounts.
   • Photograph, merchandise and upload to eBay.
   • Follow strict ATF policies for pawning and selling firearms.
   • Verify all ATF transfers and perform monthly security check.
   • Create web pages on Ebay for merchandise to be sell online directly from store location to include packaging.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pawn broker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pawn broker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pawn brokers' average salary in alabama is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pawn brokers 32% less than senior-level pawn brokers.
   • Certifications. A pawn broker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pawn broker's salary.

   Average pawn broker salary

   $13.61hourly

   $28,304 yearly

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   Entry-level pawn broker salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a pawn broker job description

   A job description for a pawn broker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a pawn broker job description:

   Pawn broker job description example

   Palace Jewelry & Loan has been serving Reno for 64 years.

   All American Jewelry & Loan has been serving Sparks for over 25 years

   Here at Palace Jewelry and Loan, we have been taking care of our customer's buying and borrowing needs since 1958! We are a store full of people who are passionate about customer service and building lasting relationships in our community. As a Pawn Shop, we are committed to helping those in the Reno/Sparks area with cash loans, jewelry and watch repair services and the best deals on our quality merchandise. It is only with the best employees that we are able to provide the best service to our customers.

   We have multiple positions open for our Lending Institution.

   This ad is for full-time Pawn Broker/Sale Associate positions:

   • This is a fast-paced position that is fun and entertaining
   • We are looking for personable people with a background in sales/customer service
   • Punctuality, excellent attendance, and an eye for detail are crucial
   • We provide full training in all aspects of the job
   • Cash handling experience
   • Salary, commission, bonuses, and advancement opportunities

   Palace Jewelry & Loan offers Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, along with supplemental insurance as well.

   You will receive 1 week of vacation after 1 year of service and 2 weeks after the second year of service.

   Employee discount on merchandise.

   You will be right in the middle of the action for all the downtown Reno Events!

   What are you waiting for, send your resume so you can join the Palace family!

   Job Types: Full-time

   Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

   Compensation:

   $15 - $17 hourly

   Responsibilities:

   • Welcome and identify customer needs
   • Explain products and services to customers
   • Enter and process customer orders
   • Investigate and resolve customer complaints
   • Attention to detail
   • Reliability
   • Excellent Customer Service Skills
   • Team Player
   • Cash Handling Experience
   • Positive Attitude
   • Service with a Smile

   Qualifications:

   • Previous experience in sales, customer service, or other related fields is a plus
   • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
   • Ability to build rapport with customers
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   • Computer skills are a plus
   • Reliability is a must
   • Growth within the company is always an option

   We treat all our employees like family.

   There is always room for advancement within the company.

   About Company
   

   Family-owned and operated since 1958, our company is not just bricks and mortar, merchandise, and signs. The Palace is a store full of people working together to create valuable and memorable experiences for every customer that walks in our doors; that is our philosophy. Today, our company hardly resembles our first small store on Commercial Row, but our values still remain.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right pawn broker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with pawn brokers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit pawn brokers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pawn broker job on Zippia to find and recruit pawn broker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with pawn broker candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pawn broker

   Once you've selected the best pawn broker candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new pawn broker first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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