43-3071.00Apprenticeship

Tellers

Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.

Career Cluster:Financial Services
Job Family:Office and Administrative Support
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Finance and Insurance
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Technology Tools

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Key Tasks

  • Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts and calculate daily transactions, using computers, calculators, or adding machines.
  • Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips.
  • Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.
  • Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds.
  • Count currency, coins, and checks received, by hand or using currency-counting machine, to prepare them for deposit or shipment to branch banks or the Federal Reserve Bank.
  • Enter customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
  • Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information, such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments, and the legality of the documents.
  • Prepare and verify cashier's checks.
  • Process transactions, such as term deposits, retirement savings plan contributions, automated teller transactions, night deposits, and mail deposits.
  • Resolve problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts.
  • Answer telephones and assist customers with their questions.
  • Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance.
  • Count, verify, and post armored car deposits.
  • Carry out special services for customers, such as ordering bank cards and checks.
  • Sort and file deposit slips and checks.
  • Receive and count daily inventories of cash, drafts, and travelers' checks.
  • Order a supply of cash to meet daily needs.
  • Arrange monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
  • Receive mortgage, loan, or public utility bill payments, verifying payment dates and amounts due.
  • Explain, promote, or sell products or services, such as travelers' checks, savings bonds, money orders, and cashier's checks, using computerized information about customers to tailor recommendations.
  • Obtain and process information required for the provision of services, such as opening accounts, savings plans, and purchasing bonds.
  • Perform clerical tasks, such as typing, filing, and microfilm photography.
  • Compute financial fees, interest, and service charges.
  • Compose, type, and mail customer statements and other correspondence related to issues such as discrepancies and outstanding unpaid items.
  • Process and maintain records of customer loans.
  • Quote unit exchange rates, following daily international rate sheets or computer displays.
  • Issue checks to bond owners in settlement of transactions.
  • Inform customers about foreign currency regulations and compute transaction fees for currency exchanges.

Skills

Active Listening
63%
Speaking
56%
Reading Comprehension
53%
Social Perceptiveness
53%
Service Orientation
53%
Monitoring
53%
Critical Thinking
53%
Mathematics
50%
Time Management
50%
Writing
50%
Coordination
47%
Active Learning
47%
Instructing
47%
Complex Problem Solving
47%
Judgment and Decision Making
47%
Persuasion
44%
Negotiation
38%
Management of Personnel Resources
35%
Systems Evaluation
35%
Learning Strategies
31%
Systems Analysis
28%
Operation and Control
25%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Quality Control Analysis
22%
Management of Financial Resources
16%
Troubleshooting
13%
Management of Material Resources
13%
Technology Design
10%
Programming
6%
Operations Analysis
3%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Science
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
72%
English Language
66%
Mathematics
62%
Economics and Accounting
53%
Public Safety and Security
50%
Administration and Management
48%
Administrative
46%
Sales and Marketing
46%
Computers and Electronics
41%
Law and Government
36%
Education and Training
34%
Personnel and Human Resources
26%
Communications and Media
24%
Psychology
22%
Production and Processing
20%
Telecommunications
20%
Foreign Language
15%
Transportation
15%
Engineering and Technology
12%
Therapy and Counseling
12%
Sociology and Anthropology
9%
Geography
8%
Medicine and Dentistry
6%
Mechanical
4%
Philosophy and Theology
4%
Chemistry
4%
Physics
4%
History and Archeology
3%
Fine Arts
3%
Food Production
2%
Design
2%
Biology
1%
Building and Construction
1%

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
75%
Oral Expression
72%
Speech Recognition
72%
Number Facility
72%
Speech Clarity
69%
Problem Sensitivity
66%
Information Ordering
66%
Near Vision
63%
Written Expression
56%
Written Comprehension
56%
Selective Attention
56%
Deductive Reasoning
53%
Mathematical Reasoning
53%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Category Flexibility
50%
Inductive Reasoning
50%
Fluency of Ideas
47%
Flexibility of Closure
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Far Vision
44%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
44%
Finger Dexterity
44%
Speed of Closure
38%
Control Precision
35%
Trunk Strength
31%
Originality
31%
Visual Color Discrimination
31%
Memorization
28%
Visualization
28%
Auditory Attention
28%
Manual Dexterity
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Static Strength
25%
Multilimb Coordination
25%
Wrist-Finger Speed
25%
Reaction Time
22%
Rate Control
22%
Gross Body Coordination
19%
Extent Flexibility
16%
Stamina
16%
Depth Perception
16%
Dynamic Strength
16%
Speed of Limb Movement
13%
Response Orientation
13%
Explosive Strength
6%
Gross Body Equilibrium
6%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
83%
Working with Computers
82%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
80%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
79%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
79%
Getting Information
77%
Processing Information
75%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
73%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
73%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
72%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
70%
Analyzing Data or Information
68%
Selling or Influencing Others
67%
Documenting/Recording Information
66%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
64%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
62%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
62%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
58%
Assisting and Caring for Others
58%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
57%
Scheduling Work and Activities
55%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
53%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
50%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
48%
Controlling Machines and Processes
47%
Developing and Building Teams
47%
Thinking Creatively
45%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
45%
Performing Administrative Activities
44%
Training and Teaching Others
43%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
42%
Coaching and Developing Others
41%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
39%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
39%
Handling and Moving Objects
38%
Performing General Physical Activities
38%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
36%
Staffing Organizational Units
28%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
24%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
19%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
19%

Work Context

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

99%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

97%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

97%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

96%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

95%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

93%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

92%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

89%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

88%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

83%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

79%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

78%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

77%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

76%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

73%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

70%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

69%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

67%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

64%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

64%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

63%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

61%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

59%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

58%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

55%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

55%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

53%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

46%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

36%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

36%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

35%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

34%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

32%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

32%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

30%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

22%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

19%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

19%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

14%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

14%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

13%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

10%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

6%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

6%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

6%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

5%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

5%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

5%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

4%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

4%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

3%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

3%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

2%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

2%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

2%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

1%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

1%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

73%

Some college, no degree

9%

Bachelor's degree

8%

Interests

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

98

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

53

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

24

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

22

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

7

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Integrity
91%
Dependability
88%
Cautiousness
82%
Cooperation
64%
Social Orientation
58%
Self-Control
52%
Sincerity
45%
Optimism
44%
Self-Confidence
42%
Stress Tolerance
42%
Empathy
33%
Achievement Orientation
32%
Perseverance
31%
Humility
25%
Adaptability
22%
Initiative
19%
Intellectual Curiosity
1%

Work Values

Relationships
83%
Support
67%
Independence
45%
Working Conditions
39%
Achievement
33%
Recognition
22%

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