Senior Cashier

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Amentum is seeking a Senior Cashier to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Senior Cashier is responsible for overseeing cash handling activities, maintaining a high level of customer service, and ensuring compliance with established protocols. This role contributes to the effective operation of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program by ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and excellent patron service.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle cash, checks, and other forms of payment from paying patrons, verify eligibility, and process transactions.
• Bag and deposit cash and equivalents along with the Daily Activity Report (DAR) in the MWR central cashier’s night depository or Central Cashier cage as applicable.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions to ensure compliance with accounting and reporting standards.
• Ensure all cash handling and deposit activities comply with CNICINST 1710.3 CHAP 1 SEC 114 Operation of MWR Programs and Government-approved procedures.
• Perform routine checks on daily transactions to verify accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating fluently and clearly in English with patrons, responding to inquiries, processing transactions, and resolving concerns in an enthusiastic, responsive, and professional manner.
• Train and become fully proficient in the proper handling and storage of hazardous materials in compliance with Navy standards.
• Enforce and practice safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for patrons and staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of cashiering experience, preferably in a supervisory or senior role in a retail, food service, or recreational setting.
• Proficiency in handling financial transactions, maintaining accuracy, and completing necessary records and reports.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain all required training and certifications, including Customer Service, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid training, with annual recertification as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to interact with patrons and coworkers effectively.
• Enthusiastic, responsive, and customer-service-focused demeanor to ensure positive guest experiences.
• Familiarity with customer service training, such as the Navy's MWR Star Service: Achieving Extraordinary Customer Relations (AECR) course or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle cash transactions and reporting tasks efficiently.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Experience working in a military or recreational environment, with knowledge of Navy MWR policies and programs.
• Familiarity with handling hazardous materials, including proper storage and disposal methods.
• Valid country driver’s license.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.