Teller

Defense Commissary Agency • Keesler AFB, MS

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Teller in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location, controlling and accounting for all funds received and deposited daily as part of commissary store operations. The position requires Level 1 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program as a condition of employment. If not already certified, the employee must obtain certification within two years of entering the position and, once certified, meet the continuing education training requirement outlined in DoDI 1300.26.

Work is performed in an office environment involving everyday risks or discomforts. The position is not telework- or remote-work-eligible. Occasional overtime may be required. The employee may be required to lift and/or carry money boxes or bags.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet the minimum age requirement, generally 18 years old; exceptions may be possible under certain circumstances.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Meet the Office of Personnel Management qualifications for series 0530 by the announcement closing date.
• Qualify through one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other general experience demonstrating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position; or two full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Meet the position's physical requirements, including the ability to lift and/or carry money boxes or bags if required.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• Meet any required suitability or fitness determination; new federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Provide transcripts or other documentation when relying on education to qualify.
• Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since selection from a competitive examination register or under a direct hire authority, as applicable.
• Meet the competencies assessed in the application: Cash Processing, Communication, and Computer Operations.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Complete the online onboarding process if selected.

Responsibilities

• Count the change fund, set up drawers, and verify the accuracy of each drawer.
• Turn on the master control processor and set up the office terminal(s) for the day's business.
• Issue change to cashiers.
• Operate a cash register as needed.
• Periodically check cash register drawers to prevent extensive fund accumulation.
• Bag and seal cash and checks, and prepare a change list for secure pickup and deposit.
• Verify cashier records against the total of change funds and sales records.
• Obtain DoD Financial Management Certification Program Level 1 certification within two years of entering the position if not already certified, and meet continuing education requirements after certification.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefit eligibility depends on the position type; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed