Service Center Specialist

Scheduled Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. with one shift per week from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. and one Saturday shift per month from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (all times in CST)

Job Summary

The Service Center Specialist will be the liaison between Dacotah Bank and its current and potential customers. The successful candidate will be able to accept ownership for effectively solving customer service inquiries; keeping customer satisfaction at the core of every decision and behavior while completing daily tasks. The Service Center Specialist will be responsible for Card Services (Debit Cards and Credit Cards), ITM (Interactive Teller Machine), Meridian Link (Online Account Opening), and Service Center (customer calls and daily tasks).

Accountabilities

• Promptly and professionally answers incoming customer calls, verifies the caller’s identity, determines the caller’s needs, answers general inquiries, gathers appropriate information for resolution of the issue, and provides assistance to the customer as needed.
• Accurately documents the call, and if applicable, generates appropriate workflow when the issue is not immediately resolved.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of all applicable operating systems and product lines.
• Possesses the ability to think critically and identify fraudulent/illicit activities, escalating the call when suspicious activity is identified.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance. Communicates in a clear and efficient manner via various types of correspondence, such as, in person, phone, email, letters, etc.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures, as well as all applicable banking rules, regulations, and laws.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Remain educated on bank products and services, as well as new developments and trends in the retail banking market; identify potential new customer opportunities.
• Maintain education and professional expertise through attendance at job related seminars, conferences and workshops and involvement in professional civic and community groups.
• Provide assistance to co-workers with needs and/or customer inquiries or problems.
• Respond to and Provide training to customers regarding online banking platform, applications/tech support, technology issues, etc.

Qualifications and Skills
The qualifications and skills for this job are as follows:

• Associates degree and one year of applicable work experience in the financial, legal or other similar industries, or the equivalent.
• The ability to complete tasks, on a variety of banking products, accurately and timely. As well as having the capability of multitasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of basic Internet browser settings
• Customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with customer solutions
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Positive and helpful demeanor
• Must be able to take initiative, accept responsibility, and work independently as well as being aware of, and part of a team environment
• High regard for detail, sensitivity and confidentiality in regard to customer account information

We offer the opportunity for career growth and development in a professional and pleasant working environment. We offer a competitive salary and exceptional benefits package including:

• Health Insurance-Dacotah Bank pays 100% of the premium, family and individual coverage
• Dental Insurance-Dacotah Bank pays 100% of the premium, family and individual coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance for the employee and family
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Retirement Plan Options
• Additional Perks and Benefits