Sales Store Checker

Summary

Sales Store Checkers operate a cash register scanning system to checkout items and receive payment for purchases made in a commissary store. The role is similar to a cashier or clerk at a grocery or retail store.

Open: 10/17/2025 – 01/18/2026. Salary: $17.30 to $21.24 per hour (NTE, 48–604 hours biweekly).

Pay scale: GS-3. Appointment:
Permanent.

Work schedule:

Part-time – schedule varies by location (days, nights, weekends, holidays).

Remote Job:
No. Telework Eligible:
No. Occasional travel expected.

Service:
Competitive, Promotion potential:
None.

Bargaining Unit Status:
Yes.

Locations (selected):

• Fort Rucker, AL
• Barksdale AFB, LA
• Fort Polk, LA
• New Orleans, LA
• Columbus AFB, MS
• Gulfport, MS
• Keesler AFB, MS
• Meridian, MS

Announcement number: DECA--OC-DE (Control number ).

• U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Federal employees eligible for priority over other applicants (Career transition).
• Military spouses of active duty service members or 100% disabled or spouse died on active duty.
• Additional criteria: 90 days after announcement closes, vacancies may fill.

• Operate an electronic checkout system, make change, and verify the change fund and amount of currency received during an assigned shift.
• Manage change machines and ensure proper amounts of cash and coins are available.
• Assist customers by answering questions concerning prices, identification, and location of items.
• Count cash and negotiable instruments to prepare an accountability report.
• Assist customers in self-checkout registers and correct processing of purchases.
• Change register tape and clear routine equipment and scanning jams on registers.

• Be a U.S. citizen or national; proof of citizenship required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify.
• Favorable suitability or fitness through background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain clearance eligibility.
• May be subject to probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay required.
• Meet physical requirements.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 2091 and additional requirements.

Experience: Six (6) months of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work.

Education: One (1) full year of education above high school.

Combination: Calculate: (months of experience ÷
6) + (semester hours ÷ 30); 100% qualifies.

Physical requirements:

• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Lift up to 25 lbs independently; occasionally over 25 lbs with assistance.

Certifications may be required for background clearance and suitability.

• Salary range reflects GS base salary; locality pay not included.
• Minimum age generally 18.
• Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
• Retired military service members cannot be appointed within 180 days of retirement.
• Security clearance and drug-free workplace policy outlined.

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees and families.
• Eligibility depends on full-time, part-time, or intermittent status.
• Details available via federal benefits website.

• Complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/18/2026.
• Initial cut-off for first vacancies: 11/16/2025.
• Use USAJOBS to apply; upload resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire.
• Resume:
  Two (2) pages max; must be PDF and not exceed 5 MB.
• Required documents:
  Resume, Questionnaire, SF-50, and any eligibility evidence (DD-214, etc.).
• Priority program documents omitted for brevity.

• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: DECADEEASTInquiries
• Address: 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 22380, US

• Notifications posted to USAJOBS account and emailed.
• Referral and qualification status determined; final notice approximately 180 days after announcement closes.
• Interviews may be conducted by telephone if travel is challenging.
• Offers withdrawn if acceptance not recorded; pre-employment requirements must be met.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service signature and false statements
• Social security number request

• Columbus AFB, MS
• Gulfport, MS
• Keesler AFB, MS
• Meridian, MS