FT Retail Banker

Title

FT Retail Banker

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Springdale Sunset

Description

Important Information Regarding Application Process: Please note that we do not accept resumes and encourage applicants to include work history on our formal application available via the "Apply Now" link. *Data from resume cannot be downloaded into application. We invite you to view additional job opportunities at https://www.fsbank.com/about/join-us/ .

SUMMARY
First Security Bank is seeking a professional, energetic and team-oriented individual to join our team as a Retail Banker If this is you and you want to join a dynamic team who is passionate about serving our Arkansas community, then you should apply

Under the supervision and guidance of assigned training personnel; accepts and processes transactions from the bank's customers by personal contact, mail, and night deposit. Become knowledgeable in identifying customer needs, service accounts, explain financial products and help resolve customer issues. Cross train to perform retail banking specialist duties, such as opening new accounts, establishing direct deposit accounts, opening retirement accounts, and providing efficient and quality customer service.This position requires employees to work on-site.

QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities necessary for this position.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) will be required at the completion of your graduating year.
• 1 - 2 years post-secondary education and/or cash handling, customer service, relevant banking, or professional experience preferred.
• Position will begin as a Retail Banker with intent to promote to Retail Banking Specialist as skills are mastered.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, typing, 10-key and utilization of the internet is required.
• Willingness to demonstrate Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: Regularly Scheduled Hours/Week: 40 (+) Hours | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm | Saturday: 8:30am - 12:00pm (typically 3 per month) | *Extended working hours may be required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training consists of learning and developing the essential duties listed below:

1. Process deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, issue Cashier's Checks, and cash checks, securing proper identification and following retail policies and procedures. Examine checks deposited and determine proper funds availability based on regulation requirements and complete hold notices. Identify counterfeit currency. Refer customers to other bank services as necessary.
2. Visually review customer transactions verifying necessary information.
3. Count and balance cash using retail platform. Buy and sell currency from the vault as necessary, ensuring that the cash drawer limits are not exceeded. Scan all proof work through branch capture machine.
4. Receives mortgage, consumer, and other loan payments.
5. Promote bank services and products following appropriate cross-selling procedures or directing clients to appropriate bank personnel. Refer customers to the proper department for issues that cannot be resolved at the retail line.
6. Adhere to daily opening and closing procedures. Follow prescribed security and safety measures. Secure coins and currency in vault at closing ensuring that cash drawers and safes are locked in vault.
7. Maintain currency and coin supply as prescribed by bank policy. Manually count, verify, and strap currency. Process coins by selling to the vault in accordance with cash limit and coin policy. Balancing of coin machine as needed.
8. Assist with night deposits, mail deposits and ATM deposits as needed.
9. Complete Currency Transaction Report (CTR) and Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft, Red Flag (SIRF) as needed. Inform the Bank Secrecy Act Officer of any activities that appear to be suspicious, or that involve fraud, insider abuse and/or other activities where a SIRF should be considered as needed.
10. Inform Banking Center Manager and/or Retail Operation Manager of department activities and of any problems, concerns or outages exceeding $50.00. Assist with resolving retail outages and research to resolve discrepancies.
11. Assist internal customers (other personnel) and executive management as requested.
12. Complete special requests by redeeming U.S. Savings Bonds, closing accounts, taking orders for checks, exchanging foreign currencies, completing safe-deposit box procedures, and providing account printouts and advanced research, copies, and referrals. Admitting customers to their safe-deposit boxes.
13. Balance of ATM and main cash vault as needed.
14. Provide quality service by answering questions, telephone inquiries, and provide information on bank services. Handle or provide assistance to other retail staff with unusual transactions and answer difficult customer inquiries.
15. Identify Fraudulent transactions, review current concerns with management and become well-informed on new suspicious activities.
16. Obtain training and become proficient in executing wire transfers.
17. Adhere to strict privacy regarding customer account information. Maintain customer confidence and protect bank operations by keeping information confidential.
18. Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner and copier. Expected to become proficient with internal bank software.
19. Able to hold a valid driver's license, have access to reliable transportation for arriving to work on time, work on-site at assigned location, and a willingness to extend working hours when necessary.
20. Attend various Retail training classes, as assigned by management.
21. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Upon successful training of duties listed above:

Develop the specialized Retail Banking Specialist skills necessary to acquire experience in additional retail services:

1. Build consumer and business customer profiles as needed.
2. Process Debit Cards upon request.
3. Assist customers with name/address changes, account maintenance issues, reconciliation, or complaints.
4. Update identification.
5. Opening/Closing Accounts.
6. Handle debit card disputes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SOFT SKILLS
Foster a culture that values high ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem solving, engagement, teamwork, and provides exceptional service. Establish positive and productive work relationships that provide honest feedback and generate trust.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must have the visual acuity to read materials in either a printed format or on a computer screen, view and identify customers at drive-through windows or on camera, and identify customers inside the lobby and outside of the bank. The position also requires the ability to articulate sufficiently well to communicate with customers and coworkers. The employee must have the ability to converse with customers in person, over the telephone, and using the drive-through service.

The employee must possess sufficient mobility to work in and move about in a standard office setting and sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Repetitive movement of the wrist, hands, and fingers will be required to handle currency and to operate office equipment including a money counter and drive-through tube. The employee must be able to lift coins and currency weighing up to 50 pounds.

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL DEMANDS
The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions. The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The employee must be able to use basic mathematical skills related to currency including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents and draft routine written communications.

EOE Statement
First Security Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetics, national origin, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other classification protected by federal or state law.

Should you need assistance in completing the application, please let us know. First Security Bank will seek to provide individuals with disabilities (including applicants and employees) with reasonable accommodations necessary for the completion of the application process.

About the Organization
Based in Searcy, Arkansas, privately-held First Security Bancorp has the most complete and diverse product offering of any Arkansas-based financial services holding company. First Security can meet any financing need - right here in Arkansas.

With more than 1,000 employees covering locations throughout the state, we offer solutions for the financial needs of individuals, businesses and the public sector, including a network of local community banks, respected investment banking and wealth management services, public finance, real estate development and revitalization, leasing and mortgage services.

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