Call Center Representative

Call Center RepresentativeFirst Federal Bank of Louisiana is currently seeking a Call Center Representative in the Call Center Department. The position is located at the Main Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This is not a remote position.First Federal Bank of Louisiana is a full-service, locally owned community bank that has helped build the communities we serve for over 75 years. With over one billion dollars in assets and 16 offices currently serving multiple parishes across Southwest and Central Louisiana, we are proud to offer our customers comprehensive retail and commercial products as well as investment services to meet all of their financial needs. Empowering people and places to realize and attain their dreams is what our community-first banking is all about, and that's what our team strives to do in the communities we serve each and every day.Position SummaryIndependently handles routine employee and customer inquiries with a goal of first point contact resolution and limited escalation while maintaining quality communication. Performs a range of customer service-oriented communication by telephone, email, chat, message, phone, or fax, as well as various operational background duties.Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Builds rapport with customers, uses proper telephone etiquette and protects the institution by keeping customer information confidentialProcesses incoming mail; processes address changes; validates detailed informationPerforms account maintenance; produces follow up documents pertaining to check orders, stop payments, and unauthorized affidavitsAssists with customer tax leviesProvides support regarding end of year tax formsResearches and resolves customer complaints; provides follow-upProvides support for electronic banking products and services; troubleshoots issues as neededProcesses verification of accountsRecognizes, documents, and alerts supervisors of trends in customer callsOrders and distributes branch deposit account suppliesAssists in scheduling and training, as directed by supervisorCompliance training is assigned to all Bank personnel based on their position with the Bank. Employees are required to complete all assigned training timely and in accordance with Bank policy.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties, as assignedMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED,A minimum of one (1) year customer service experience. Call Center and/or banking experience is preferred.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a basic summary of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The full job description is attached as a pdf to this job posting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Other Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe employment policy of First Federal Bank and its subsidiaries is to provide an equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, individuals with disabilities, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or activities in accordance with applicable laws.Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM OR 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.