Walk Through Opening & Closing
Encore ID requirements
BSA/AML & OFAC Compliance
Critical Scenarios
Hot Topic & Miscellaneous
100

How many team members must be present before someone can enter to clear the branch?

2

100

What dollar amount prompts a second ID in encore?

$3000.00

100

What is the purpose of the Bank Secrecy Act?

Help identify the source, volume, and movement of currency/monetary instruments to protect against money laundering and terrorist financing.

100

What is the branch phone number? BONUS: Can you provide security? Pensacola, FL   

360-535-5322 / 1-888-503-7105 option one 

100

When processing items mailed to the branch, what are you notating and how long? 

Place a UAD note (member level) with a one-year expiration date stating the account number where the deposit or payment was made.

200

If the branch is closed, can a member come back in to retrieve their wallet?

No

200

What dollar amount requires a signature for debits in encore?

$10,000.01

200

What did UARs replace and why? What does UAR stand for?

UAR (Unusual Activity Referral), replaced SARs as a step between us and the submission of an actual SAR

200

Where do we meet in an evacuation scenario?

 Target first. If Target is not available we will meet at Olive Garden. 

200

Cashier's Checks: Branch Pickup USD Notations, how long does the notation need to be? 

Currently, there is no 5-year note expiration option in USD, and team members must select the 7-year option when creating and placing the pickup notation

300

Can a third-party security representative (e.g., guard, off-duty police officer) act as one of the two required team members for opening and closing the branch?

Yes

300

Can a cracked or torn ID be used by a member for identification purposes?

Only with Team Leader approval.

300

When are you required to submit a CTR and what does it stand for?

Any cash coming in or out over $10,000.01. Currency transaction report.

300

What do you do if you answer the phone, and someone is calling in a bomb threat?

Remain calm and listen carefully. Take notes and keep caller on the line as long as possible. Report incident to security and leaders.

300

When printing out a replacement/new debit card, what must the name on the printed card match?

The name on the member’s government issued photo ID – which should also match USD

400

Name 3 items that leaders are checking during our closing procedures

All vaults and locked drawers/cabinets are secured, no PII, no unauthorized individuals remain in the branch, lighting is on throughout the building, window shades are high enough for visibility, and the all-clear signal was reset

400

When using vehicle registration as a secondary ID, what are we comparing it with? 

The address must match the ID the member presented or the address listed on the member's record.

400

Are UAR submissions confidential?

Yes - you should only share that you have submitted one if there is a business need. Do not notate the account or advise the individual that you have submitted a coupon.

400

Name 4 events that qualify as a critical scenario

Active assailant, bomb threat, gas leak, fire, chemical spill. Escalated abusive member, robbery, war/terrorist attack, abandoned weapons, broken windows or doors, clear indication of a burglary, suspicious substance or powder incident

400

When a member comes in to purchase a VISA gift card, when should you provide the sleeve with the required disclosure?

It must be provided prior to processing the transaction.

500

Can a business partner clear the branch?

No as their space can be locked and armed separately. They must only enter through their side until branch personnel has cleared the branch space.

500

Are team members allowed to ask a member/non member to remove their religious head/face covering? 

  • Branch employees must never ask the individual to remove their head/face coverings.
500

If you encounter an entity that has been sanctioned by OFAC - what do you do?

Do no process, change, or cancel transactions that involve these countries or jurisdictions. If applicable, place the dollar amount of transaction on an unexpired hold. Contact OFAC_Reviews.

500

Who do we contact in a critical scenario and in what order?

law enforcement, security force Pensacola, AVP (jenny) 

500

How do you report a suspicious e-mail if your "report phishing" button is not available?

The email can be forwarded to suspect@...

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