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Backup Lead Teller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lead Teller

Columbus, OH · On-site

$19.75 - $24.75/hr

Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification ... backup documentation. • Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the ...

Lead Teller

Columbus, OH · On-site

$19.75 - $24.75/hr

Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification ... backup documentation. • Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the ...

Lead Teller

Columbus, OH · On-site

$19.75 - $24.75/hr

Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification ... backup documentation. • Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the ...

Lead Teller

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$20.25 - $25.50/hr

Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification ... backup documentation. • Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the ...

Lead Teller

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$20.25 - $25.50/hr

Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification ... backup documentation. • Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the ...

Lead Teller

Whitehall, OH · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification ... backup documentation. • Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the ...

Lead Teller

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$20.25 - $25.50/hr

Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification ... backup documentation. • Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the ...

Lead Teller

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$18/hr

Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification ... backup documentation. • Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the ...

Lead Teller

Columbiana, OH · On-site

$37K - $62K/yr

As a Lead Teller within PNC's Retail Branch Banking organization, Columbiana Branch office, you ... account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational ...

Lead Teller

Columbus, IN · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

As a Teller Lead within PNC's retail banking organization, you will be based in Columbus, IN at the ... account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational ...

Lead Teller

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$20 - $25.25/hr

As a Lead Teller within PNC's Retail Bank Organization, you will be based in Jupiter Farms, FL ... account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational ...

Lead Teller

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$20.50 - $25.50/hr

As a Lead Teller within PNC's Retail Branch organization, you will be based in Fort Wayne, IN at ... account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational ...

Lead Teller

Mahwah, NJ · On-site

$45K - $75K/yr

As a Teller Lead within PNC's Retail Banking organization, you will be based in Mahwah, NJ. PNC is ... account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational ...

Lead Teller

East Lansing, MI · On-site

$19.50 - $24.50/hr

As a(n) Lead Teller within PNC's Retail Banking organization, you will be based in East Lansing, MI ... account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational ...

Lead Teller

Peoria, IL · On-site

$37K - $62K/yr

As a(n) Lead Teller within PNC's Retail Banking organization, you will be based in Peoria, IL. PNC ... account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational ...

Lead Teller

Newtown, PA · On-site

$19.25 - $24/hr

As a Lead Teller within PNC's Retail organization, you will be based in Newtown, PA at the Newtown ... account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational ...

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How much do backup lead teller jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for backup lead teller in the United States is $22.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a backup lead teller?

Backup Lead Tellers are experienced bank employees who step in to fulfill the duties of a Lead Teller when the primary Lead Teller is unavailable. They are responsible for overseeing daily teller operations, providing guidance to other tellers, ensuring compliance with policies, and assisting with customer transactions. Backup Lead Tellers help maintain smooth branch operations by supporting both staff and management. This role often requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of banking procedures.

How does a backup lead teller balance their own teller duties with supporting and supervising team members?

As a Backup Lead Teller, you’re expected to perform regular teller tasks such as processing transactions and assisting customers, but also step into a leadership role when the Lead Teller is unavailable. This means you'll be responsible for guiding less experienced tellers, resolving escalated customer issues, and ensuring compliance with bank procedures. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills and the ability to shift quickly between individual work and team support. It's common to collaborate closely with branch management and other tellers to maintain smooth operations, especially during peak hours or staff shortages.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a backup lead teller, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backup Lead Teller, you need a solid understanding of banking procedures, cash handling, and customer service, often supported by previous teller experience or relevant training. Familiarity with bank transaction software, cash counting machines, and sometimes certifications in banking operations are typically required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for managing teams and assisting customers. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and trust in daily banking operations, especially when stepping into leadership roles as needed.

What is the difference between Backup Lead Teller vs Lead Teller?

AspectBackup Lead TellerLead Teller
CertificationsCash handling, customer service, and sometimes banking certificationsSame as Backup Lead Teller, often with additional leadership training
Work EnvironmentBank branches, often covering shifts or filling in for Lead TellersBank branches, supervising daily teller operations
ResponsibilitiesAssist Lead Teller, handle customer transactions, step in during absencesOversee teller team, ensure accuracy, handle complex transactions

The main difference between Backup Lead Teller and Lead Teller is that Backup Lead Tellers primarily support and fill in for Lead Tellers when needed, focusing on customer service and transaction handling. Lead Tellers have additional supervisory responsibilities, overseeing daily operations and guiding other tellers. Both roles require similar certifications and work in the same environment, but Lead Tellers hold more leadership duties.

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Infographic showing various Backup Lead Teller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,384 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Lead Teller

gardaworld

Columbus, OH • On-site

$19.75 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


GardaWorld rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 411 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

91st of 117 rated security


Job description

GardaWorld Cash Services is seeking highly qualified individuals for challenging positions as a Lead Teller

JOB PURPOSE: Lead Tellers are responsible for the supervision and processing of accurate and timely verification of customer deposits and orders.  This includes the counting of currency, coin, and checks, the packing of customer change orders, entering transactions into the computer, and balancing funds processed each day. Tellers are also required to prepare daily paperwork according to branch procedures.  

 Responsibilities:

•             Ensures all monies declared on a customer's deposit are actually credited before customer's a   account is given verification credit.

•             Verifies immediate credit teller process and creates manifest, of all after-8 pm-same-day credit customers, to make sure all deposits are accounted for and verified next day.

•             Verifies currency teller function to ensure all monies declared on customers deposit ticket are correct before customer is given credit.

•             Validates immediate credit item count against a manifest to ensure all deposits are accounted for after verifying next day.

•             Verifies stripping teller process, cash-in substitute, to ensure all cash is verified daily and credited to customer's account independent of checks in deposit.

•             Performs ATM teller functions and verify running money in ATM canister back to the processing receipt and to replenish funds in empty canisters prior to validation process.

•             Reports promptly to lead teller and money room supervisor any problems with deposit set-up or preparation.

•             Follows departmental guidelines for immediate credit processing for various banks' customer deposits.

•             Responsible for reporting totals (subject to count) to the supervisor and customer through backup documentation.

•             Cleans and maintains all teller equipment and makes certain that the teller processing area is clean and clutter free.

•             Verifies all incoming deposits to ensure all cash customers immediate credit is credited to appropriate account.

•             Tag tubs for verification process with bank ID, I/C dollar amount and I/C count for next day verification. 
 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

•             Qualified candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:

•             High School Diploma or equivalent

•             Cash handling experience required

•             1-2 years teller and supervisory experience preferred

•             Advanced computer skills

•             Detail-oriented

•             Experience working in a fast paced environment is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires the incumbent to work indoors inside of a teller cubical.  The general area is a fast paced money room/production work area, which includes varying temperatures (hot and cold) and dust.  The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to lift heavy loads up to fifty- (50) pounds, fifty- (50) pounds in a single person lift or additional amount with assistance.  The position requires the incumbent to be able to:

•             Walk, stoop, bend, etc., while carrying objects up to 50 lbs.

•             Have normal day vision, corrected or uncorrected, and have normal hearing, with or without device, so as to be able to safely operate money processing machines.

•             Sit and stand for prolonged periods.

•             Have normal manual dexterity. 
 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


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