Sales Clerk (3) FT 6815

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Coast Guard Exchange is seeking a Sales Clerk at our Chesapeake, VA Finance Center location. You will greet customers, assist with product selection, and process transactions accurately while maintaining product knowledge and store presentation.

Ideal candidates have high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and prior cashier or retail experience; weekend work is required. Join a team that supports Coast Guard families with friendly service and quality merchandise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, comprehend and explain product literature.
• Cash handling and basic math skills for transactions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and help with merchandise selection.
• Sell merchandise and provide customer service; explain features.
• Maintain stock levels and neat, presentable store displays.
• Operate cash register and balance till at end of shift.
• Follow loss prevention policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Cash handling

Stocking

Customer service

Product knowledge

POS operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Opening Date: 22 June 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-01

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full-Time (30-40 hrs/wk)

Position: Sales Clerk (3) Salary: $15.00/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Chesapeake, VA

Finance Center

Join our team as a Sales Clerk serving the brave men and women of the military and their families! In this dynamic role, you'll provide exceptional customer service, assist with product selection, and ensure a smooth shopping experience for customers. Be a vital part of a team that supports those who serve, offering them the convenience and quality they deserve.

• Located off-site at the Finance Center

Duties

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge and help with the selection of merchandise. React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance. Sell merchandise, and provide outstanding customer service, which may require demonstration and/or explanation of technical features of items sold. Take periodic stock counts and may participate in taking inventories. Replenish stock and maintain merchandise in a neat and presentable condition. Advise supervisor/department head of customer requests. Receives cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards and gift cards in payment for merchandise and gives change accurately in the operation of cash register. Maintains record of sales, at the end of shift balances till, turns in sales records, money, stamps, customer checks or charge slip and accounts for all monies and items sold. May perform price changes for various departments, either markdowns or mark ups, and the setting of company promotions. Primary duty is ensuring that these are properly displayed to the customer accomplished by proper display and signage as well as chancing of item labels if necessary. Follow all policies regarding Loss Prevention. Be aware and proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line. Follow all established safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements. Required to work weekends. Perform other related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience and/or education.

Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

Minimum

• Potential to stock merchandise, assist patrons and operate a cash register which is shown by the ability to read, comprehend and explain product literature; as well as count, subtract, multiply, and divide for stocking and inventory purposes as evidenced by high school course work, a GED or high school diploma
• Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time

Preferred (in Addition To The Minimum)

• Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience.

Why Work for Us?

At the Coast Guard Exchange, we believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of our customers. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of personal time. Enjoy a healthy balance between work and life with our flexible schedules.
• Company Wellness Initiatives: We support your well-being with wellness programs aimed at keeping you healthy, happy, and at your best.
• Flexible Schedules: We know life is unpredictable, so we offer flexible schedules to help you manage your commitments and personal needs.
• Professional Growth: Grow your career with us through opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.

Join a team that values your well-being and professional growth—

Uscg Community Services Command Comprehensive Benefits

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

Other Essential Information

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE. The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations. Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for. Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding. Disclosure: Voluntary, however failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.