Teller

Defense Commissary Agency; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency in Fort Lee, VA seeks a Teller to manage funds and deposits as part of commissary operations. The role requires setting up cash drawers, operating registers, and ensuring accuracy of daily cash handling.

The position requires meeting DoD FM Certification Level 1 within two years of entry, and compliance with training requirements per DoDI 1300.26. Applications close 2026-10-05.

Qualifications

• Transcripts and/or documentation required to support education claims.
• Foreign education may be qualifying if evaluated; must provide course-by-course listing.
• Official transcripts required before a firm job offer.

Responsibilities

• Counts change fund, sets up cash drawers, verifies drawer accuracy.
• Turns on master cash control processor and office terminal(s).
• Issues change to cashiers and operates cash register as needed.
• Periodically checks cash drawers to prevent fund accumulation.
• Bags and seals cash and checks, prepares change list for secure pickup/deposit.
• Verifies cashier records against totals and sales records.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Commissary Agency
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Fort Lee, Virginia
• Schedule: Irregular schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Serves as a Teller in a commissary store at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility. The primary purpose of this position is to control and account for all funds received and deposited daily as part of commissary store operations. Specific assignments vary by individual store and store management requirements. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Key Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include: Counts change fund, sets up cash drawers, and verifies the accuracy of each drawer Turns on the master cash control processor and sets up the office terminal(s) for the day's business. Issues change to cashiers. Operates cash register, as needed. Periodically checks cash register drawers to prevent extensive fund accumulation. Bags and seals cash and checks, makes up change list for secure pick up and deposit.

Verifies cashier records against total of change funds and sales records. In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.26, "Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program," this Position requires a Level _1_ Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment.

If he or she is not already certified at this level, the incumbent of this Position must obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry of entry into this FM position. Once certified, the incumbent must meet the continuing education training requirement as outlined in DoDI 1300.26. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position.

This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications. Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.

We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Requirements & Education

USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY. You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims. Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.

accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.

A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Commissary Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.22 – $23.69/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Irregular schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.