Description

The First National Bank of Bastrop is proud to be named a Best Place for Working Parents®. We offer an opportunity to work with a financial institution that prides itself on excellent customer service and a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Employer paid benefits:
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan with 401(k) Provisions (KSOP) with match
  • Up to $800 match on Health Savings Account (qualifying medical plan required)
  • Life/AD&D/LTD insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
• Optional benefits:
  • Medical insurance 
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Supplemental coverages
    • Short term disability
    • Cancer
    • Critical Illness
    • Accident
  • Medical Spending Accounts
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Dependent Care FSA 

Description: 

Perform a variety of customer services such as receiving deposits and loan payments, handling withdrawals, cashing checks and savings bonds. Answer questions from customers concerning services provided by the bank. Perform all duties in conformity with applicable regulations and bank policies. Work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment. 

Essential Functions:

• Cash checks and disburse funds after verifying signatures and sufficiency of funds to support withdrawals.
• Evaluate checks to verify endorsements, dates, identification of persons receiving payments, bank names, and overall legality of the documents.
• Accept deposits, confirming accuracy of transaction; follow regulations as they pertain to funds availability and large cash transactions.
• Prepare, verify, and issue cashier’s checks and money orders.
• Accept loan payments.
• Prepare change orders for commercial customers.
• Assist customers in redeeming savings bonds.
• Record and process night and mail deposits.
• Record transactions by logging cashier's checks and money orders. 
• Verify for customer their account balances or transactions.
• Balance drawer/cash recycler at end of day.
• Stay abreast of recent trends in fraud by reading email communication, myFNB intranet, and attending training.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect bank operations by keeping information confidential.
• Comply with bank operations and security procedures by participating in all dual-control functions.
• Learn about bank services and products in order to respond to customer comments and inquiries.
• Complete Debit Card/Card@Once training for printing of debit cards for customers.
• Explore customer needs and desires, identifying and presenting information on appropriate bank services, and obtaining customer consent to use the service. Maintain good knowledge of all bank services to respond to customer comments and inquiries and develop cross-sell opportunities, making proper referrals when appropriate.
• Other related customer services duties as assigned.

Bank Secrecy Act Duties:

• In the performance of respective tasks and duties, the Customer Service Representative I will maintain knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act regulations and all other regulatory, security, and Bank policies and procedures.

Company Conformance:

• In compliance with all applicable regulations and Bank policies, the employee is expected to successfully produce quality work within deadlines, with or without supervision; interact professionally with other employees, customers, and vendors, while always respecting the need for confidentiality of customer information.
• The employee will work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments; and work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Furthermore, the employee is encouraged to actively represent the Bank to customers and the general public in ways that promote the integrity, validity, and mission of the Bank by participating in community organizations, events, and activities.
• The employee is also expected to maintain a commitment to continuing education in the banking field through self-study and both in-house and outside training opportunities in all applicable banking policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Regular and punctual attendance is expected and appropriate attire is required at all times, while either performing job functions or representing the Bank at outside events and activities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Six months of cash handling experience in a customer service position
• Ability to speak Spanish and English. 

Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills; use of good judgement on customer service issues.
• Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent listening ability and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to balance multiple task simultaneously while handling frequent interruption.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to take initiative and maintain flexibility.