Teller

Defense Commissary Agency • Meridian, MS

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teller position is in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) commissary store and is responsible for controlling and accounting for funds received and deposited as part of daily store operations. The teller counts and verifies change funds, prepares cash drawers for sales store checkers, issues drawers to cashiers, and helps ensure cash registers and cashier accounts are properly activated. The teller also secures cash and checks for pickup and deposit and verifies deposit and cashier records against sales and change-fund accounts.

The position requires one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other general experience; two full years of qualifying education above high school; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Physical duties include standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing for prolonged periods, as well as handling items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally more than 40 pounds with assistance. The work is performed in an office environment with everyday risks or discomforts. The position is not eligible for telework or remote work.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national; proof of citizenship is required if selected.
• Meet the minimum age requirement, generally 18 years.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Pass identity and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.
• Receive a favorable suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation; new federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Have one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position; or two full years of qualifying education above high school; or a combination of qualifying experience and education.
• Demonstrate competencies in cash processing, communication, and computer operations.
• Provide transcripts or other supporting education documents when relying on education to qualify.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Complete the online onboarding process if selected.

Responsibilities

• Count and verify change funds, and set up and verify cash drawers for cashiers.
• Turn on the master cash control processor and prepare office terminals for the day's business.
• Issue change and cash drawers to cashiers, ensuring proper action codes are entered to activate the cash register and cashier account.
• Operate a cash register as needed.
• Periodically check cash register drawers to prevent excessive accumulation of funds.
• Bag and seal cash and checks for secure pickup and deposit, and prepare change lists.
• Ensure deposit tickets are properly completed and deposits are verified against the account.
• Verify cashier records against change funds and sales records.
• Receive funds in the form of paper currency, coins, checks, redeemable coupons, food stamps, and credit slips.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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