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FIRST STATE BANK is committed to the provision of equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons in all job classifications in recruitment, selection and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected status. Submission of this information is voluntary and is not considered in employment decisions. This information will be kept separate from the employment files, and is considered confidential.

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Email your resume:

DEBORAH ROGERS or to Melissa Doll

Fax your resume:

815-538-7050

Mail your resume:

First State Bank
706 Washington St.
Mendota, IL 61342

Employment Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Long Term Disability
Paid Vacation

Paid Sick
Paid Leave Time
Paid Holidays
401K/Profit Sharing Plan
Wellness Program

Full-Time Teller/CSR, North Aurora

FIRST STATE BANK’S North Aurora Branch has an opening for a Full-Time Teller/CSR.

This is a responsible position requiring initiative and knowledge of services available to customers.

Teller duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Receives cash and checks for deposit, 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 end of shift.
Prepare bank cashier’s checks.
Explain bank services and charges to customers.
Observe suspicious behavior and reports any such activity to head teller and/or security personnel as appropriate. In the event of a robbery, remains calm and follows bank procedures to safeguard customers and staff.
Balance ATM and coin machines.

CSR duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Answering phones
Troubleshooting a variety of customer issues
Opening accounts in Navigator/Fiserv (personal & business) including HSA, IRA, & Trust accounts
Assist customers with opening or renewing Certificates of Deposit
Closing accounts
Placing check orders
Scanning
Back up each CSR
Be knowledgeable of Patriot Act

Required Qualifications:

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 customers.
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).

This position is a non-exempt, hourly position. Work schedule will be Monday through Friday and Saturdays as scheduled. This position is not a remote position, nor does it have the option of being a hybrid position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Part-Time Teller, Ottawa

First State Bank's Ottawa branch has an opening for a Part-time Teller.

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 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.

Teller duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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 Integrated Teller computer system and issue customer receipts.
Redeem Savings bonds.
Process credit card cash advances.
Count cash balance at beginning of shift and balance cash and checks against computer records at end of shift.
Prepare bank cashier’s checks.
Explain bank services and charges to customers.
Observe suspicious behavior and report any such activity to head teller 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.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

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 customers.
Represent and promote the bank and its various banking products.
Requires multi-tasking while paying attention to detail and accuracy.
A thorough knowledge of forms and proper use of them in processing the various transactions is essential (training will be provided)One year of customer service experience is required

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.

This position is a non-exempt, part-time hourly position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Part-Time Trust Support, Mendota

Job Summary:
The Part-time Trust Support employee works under the supervision of the Trust Assistant. Responsible for clerical work of moderate complexity that follows established procedures. The ideal candidate would be knowledgeable of bank policies, procedures, and general banking practices.

This position will consist of approximately 12 – 15 hours per week to be performed preferably in the morning and fill in for vacation or sick time as needed.

Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

This position is not a remote position, nor does it have the option of being a hybrid position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Back-up for AccuTrust posting.
Scan documents into Aurora docs.
Keep the mail log current.
Update files as needed.
Provide customers with information that is related to Trust services.
Assist with Trust tickler system.
Assist customers with IRA’s and HSA’s (Health Savings Accounts).
May be called upon from time to time to participate with community organizations’ relations and community projects.
Perform other job functions and duties as required.

Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interpret and meet the needs of the customers and conduct relationships in a manner that will enhance the overall marketing effort of the bank.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good recordkeeping.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Experience and Education:

Two years of customer service experience is required.
One to two years of relevant work experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Full-Time Teller/CSR, Ottawa

Job Summary:
This is a responsible position requiring initiative and knowledge of services available to customers. To succeed as a bank Teller/CSR, 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 not a remote position, nor does it have the option of being a hybrid position.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Work schedule is Monday through Friday and Saturdays as scheduled.

Teller duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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 your supervisor 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.
Participate in community activities to enhance public awareness of the bank.
Other job-related duties as assigned.

CSR duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Answering phones.
Troubleshooting a variety of customer issues.
Opening accounts in Navigator/Fiserv (personal and business) including HSA, IRA, and Trust accounts.
Assist customers with opening or renewing Certificates of Deposit.
Closing accounts.
Placing check orders.
Scanning.
Back up each CSR.
Be knowledgeable of Patriot Act.

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:

Two years of customer service experience is a plus.
Two years of cash handling experience is a plus.
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Full-Time Teller/CSR, Main Branch Mendota

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Work schedule is Monday through Friday and Saturdays as scheduled.

CSR duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Opening new accounts.
Promoting the bank’s services and cross sell bank products.
Assisting customers with opening or renewing Certificates of Deposit.
Troubleshooting a variety of customer issues.
Closing accounts.
Placing check orders.
Check back daily maintenance.
Scanning.
Answering phones.
Backing up the CSR’s in the department at the Main branch and offering support to the CSR’s at each of our branches when needed.
Be knowledgeable of the Patriot Act.
Participate in community activities to enhance public awareness of the bank.
Other job-related duties as assigned.

Teller duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Receives cash and checks for deposits; verifies amounts and looks for check endorsements. Examine 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 your supervisor 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.
Make a concentrated effort to solve customer problems.

Qualifications:

Computer proficiency, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Excellent communication (written and verbal).
Ability to provide customers with courteous friendly service.
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.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while paying attention to detail and accuracy in handling various negotiable instruments.
Detail orientated with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Self-starter with the ability to make sound decisions based upon departmental and bank policies, procedures, knowledge, and experience.
Represent and promote the bank and its various banking products.
A thorough knowledge of forms and proper use of them in processing the various transactions is essential (training will be provided).

Experience and Education:

Two years of customer service experience is required.
One or two years of relevant work experience, preferably banking or financial services.
High School Diploma or equivalent (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.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use computers, read, write, type, use office equipment, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with customers and co-workers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled