Teller Supervisor

First State Bank and Trust; Monticello (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First State Bank and Trust in Monticello, IL is seeking a full-time Teller Supervisor to lead the daily teller operations while delivering exceptional service. This hands-on supervisory role combines leadership with customer-facing duties, overseeing cash handling, balancing, and compliance, while developing the branch staff.

The position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and a customer-centric approach. Join a 100% employee-owned community bank serving Central Illinois; you will enhance customer

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five years of banking experience is required.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and problem solving.
• Availability to work Saturdays and other hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the teller staff, ensuring efficient and accurate customer service.
• Recruit, hire, oversee, and train branch teller staff.
• Lead, coach, and develop teller staff through training, performance feedback, and ongoing support.
• Maintain a working knowledge of bank policies and procedures, ensuring operational integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct routine teller transactions including cashing checks, deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments.
• Handle escalated customer issues and resolve them promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service, greet customers, listen, and address inquiries and concerns.
• Monitor teller balancing activities and assist with discrepancies and outages.
• Maintain vault cash and teller cash operations, including audits and reconciliations.
• Manage branch cash levels by ordering currency and coin.
• Oversee ATM operation, balancing and replenishment.
• Remain alert to potential fraud and take necessary precautions.
• Educate customers about products and cross-sell relevant banking services.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional branch environment.
• Represent the bank professionally and collaboratively.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

MONTICELLO, IL

Teller Supervisor

First State Bank and Trust is seeking a full‑time Teller Supervisor to join our team. The Teller Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the teller function while providing exceptional customer service and supporting the development of teller staff. This is a working supervisor position that combines leadership responsibilities with hands‑on customer service.

The Teller Supervisor works alongside the teller team, performs teller transactions, oversees operational activities, and helps ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is customer‑focused, detail‑oriented, and committed to creating a positive experience for both customers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the teller staff, ensuring efficient and accurate customer service.
• Recruit, hire, oversee, and train branch teller staff.
• Lead, coach, and develop teller staff through training, performance feedback, and ongoing support.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all bank policies and procedures, ensuring operational integrity, compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements within the teller function.
• Conduct routine transactions within established guidelines, including cashing checks, accepting deposits, processing withdrawals, and handling loan payments.
• Handle escalated customer issues and resolve them promptly.
• Provide great customer service, including greeting customers warmly and professionally, actively listening to customer needs and addressing inquiries promptly, and handling customer complaints or concerns with empathy and efficiency.
• Monitor teller balancing activities and assist with researching and resolving balancing discrepancies and outages.
• Maintain accountability for vault cash and teller cash operations, including periodic cash audits and reconciliations.
• Manage branch cash levels by ordering currency and coin as needed.
• Oversee the operation of the ATM, including balancing, cash replenishment, and issue resolution.
• Remain alert to potential fraud and take necessary precautions.
• Educate customers about our products and services, including savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. Cross‑sell relevant banking products based on customer profiles.
• Maintain customer confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative branch environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing the bank.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two to Five years of similar or related banking experience required. Previous teller experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and problem‑solving ability.
• Availability to work Saturdays and other hours as needed.

Learn a Little About Us

At First State Bank and Trust, we’re proud to deliver something increasingly uncommon in financial services: a truly independent, 100% employee‑owned community bank. Fewer than a handful of banks nationwide share our ownership structure, and it’s the foundation of everything we do. When you work here, you’re not just joining a team - you’re becoming an owner with a real stake in our long‑term success.

We have built a strong reputation as a trusted financial institution serving seven communities across Central Illinois. With $500 million in assets, we offer a full range of retail and commercial banking services, supported by a growing mortgage banking group and a dedicated trust and wealth management department. You’ll find us in Monticello, Champaign, Bloomington, Heyworth, Tuscola, Atwood, and Hammond.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender