Part-time Teller, Ottawa


First State Bank
1212 LaSalle St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
United States

Category
Industry
Banking / Financial Services
Job Start Date
2/13/2025
Pay
From $15 To $17
Per Year    
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Description
Job Summary:

This is a responsible position requiring initiative and knowledge of services available to customers. To succeed as a bank Teller, you should have a professional appearance and a customer-focused positive attitude. This position plays a critical role in delivering exceptional customer service during every interaction. You need to be courteous, helpful, efficient, and accurate.

This position is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position.  This position is not a remote position, nor does it have an option to be a hybrid position.

Work schedule is 20 to 25 hours per week, including Saturdays, as scheduled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receives cash and checks for deposits; verifies amounts and looks for check endorsements. Examines cash carefully to guard against acceptance of counterfeit bills.
  • Cashes checks for customers after verifying identification and checking account balances in accordance with bank policy.
  • Enter transactions into the Fiserv Teller product and issue customer receipts.
  • Redeem Savings bonds.
  • Process credit card cash advances.
  • Count cash balance at beginning of shift, and balances cash and checks, against computer records at the end of shift.
  • Prepare bank cashier’s checks.
  • Explain bank services and charges to customers.
  • Observe suspicious behavior and report any such activity to the Branch Manager and/or security personnel as appropriate. In the event of a robbery, remain calm and follow bank procedures to safeguard customers and staff.
  • Balance ATM, coin machines, teller drawer and vault.
  • Promote the bank’s services and cross sell bank products.
  • Make a concentrated effort to solve customer problems.
  • Be knowledgeable of Patriot Act.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Is willing to learn bank policies, procedures, and general banking practices.
  • Requires a mature, professional person with an outgoing personality, and the ability to conduct themselves with tact, courtesy, and have a genuine desire to serve others.
  • Possess the necessary judgment that is required to assess, interpret, and meet the needs of the customer.
  • Represent and promote the bank and its various banking products.
  • Requires multi-tasking while paying attention to detail and accuracy in handling various negotiable instruments.
  • A thorough knowledge of forms and proper use of them in processing the various transactions is essential (training will be provided).

Experience and Education:

  • One year of customer service experience is required.
  • Two years of cash handling experience is required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required (GED) is required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other Federal, State, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other Federal, State and Local standards.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to talk, listen, sit, stand, walk, and speak clearly on telephone.

PAY: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS: Paid Leave Days (in compliance with the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act), 401(k) Plan with Employer Match in accordance with eligibility requirements and discretionary Profit-Sharing Plan, Wellness/Fitness Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Employer
First State Bank
Melissa Doll
706 Washington Street
Mendota IL 61342
United States

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