Hometown banking was established in southern Utah with the opening of State Bank of Southern Utah in 1957. Hometown banking is important because people who live and work in southern Utah make the decisions. Bank employees understand the banking needs of area residents because they are affected by the same economic climate. State Bank of Southern Utah serves the banking needs of customers located in 17 branches throughout southern Utah. SBSU has experienced strong and steady growth since and today have over 300 employees.
At State Bank of Southern Utah, our core values define who we aspire to be each and every day. These values hold us accountable to each other and help us be the best version of ourselves. We look for candidates with whom our values resonate:
Make a Difference: We are actively engaged. We genuinely care. We are knowledgeable and find solutions.
Relationships Matter: We are committed to each other and our customers. We seek to understand, connect, and collaborate.
Live with Integrity: We are trusted to do the right thing. We take responsibility for our individual roles and actions.
Love What We Do: We are passionate and show up with enthusiasm. We are driven and continually look to improve.
Share Positivity: We lift each other. We interact with a positive and optimistic attitude.
Apply at State Bank of Southern Utah and be part of a team that lives by these values every day.
State Bank of Southern Utah is Committed to our Communities
State Bank of Southern Utah (SBSU) prides itself on being active in the communities we serve. Employees are encouraged to be active participants in their communities. Our employees volunteer their time and knowledge to build up the community around them. Some of the ways SBSU serves the communities they live in are:
State Bank has several internship opportunities available throughout the year in Cedar City and St. George, UT. We mainly work with Southern Utah University and Utah Tech University in our recruiting efforts, but may also search for students from local technical colleges, depending on the position. Intern positions may include:
These are paid positions that give students the chance to explore the banking industry, our banking culture, and gain real work experience in their field of study. Interns have an opportunity to use and apply their coursework in a real workplace environment.
SBSU internship programs are generally for college seniors and juniors. Internships typically last eight months. Internship rotations are January-August, May-December, & September-April.
Internship opportunities are posted on our careers page as well as Handshake, which partners with university job boards for visibility to students. All applications must be submitted online through SBSU′s careers page.
Paid Time Off: Bank employees are given a paid time off (PTO) plan to cover time out of the office for vacation, personal and sick time. Employees begin accruing time off on their hire date. PTO is accrued throughout the year based on employee tenure and status. Unused PTO can be rolled over from year to year.
Paid Holidays: Bank employees are given up to 10 paid days off in observance of certain State and Federal holidays.
Bereavement Leave: State Bank of Southern Utah recognizes the need for time away from work in instances of personal loss. Paid bereavement leave is offered per event in consideration of the possibility of multiple losses in a year.
Jury Duty: Employees are encouraged to fulfill their civic responsibilities by serving jury duty when ordered. SBSU will provide up to 10 paid days off with proof of service.
Medical Benefits: Full-time employees can choose between two high deductible health plan options. These plans cover a network of hospitals, healthcare providers and urgent care facilities. Benefits include preventative care, pharmaceuticals, chiropractic therapy and surgery.
Dental Benefits: Full-time employees are offered dental benefits. The plan includes preventative, basic and major procedures as well as orthodontia.
Vision Benefits: Full-time employees are offered vision benefits. The plan includes exams, lens options, frames and discounts on certain surgeries.
HSA and FSA: A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-favored account for those covered by a high-deductible health plan. These accounts are often triple tax-free in that contributions, earnings and medical expenditures are tax-free. Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) can assist with dependent day care expenses as well as qualified medical, dental and vision expenses. State Bank of Southern Utah makes contributions to the employee HSA.
Online Doctor: Telemedicine is a convenient alternative to receive medical care that saves you time and money. Gain access to a U.S. Board-certified doctor over the phone anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s during a vacation, holiday, business trip or the middle of the night. The cost of using an online doctor is covered 100% by SBSU.
Life Insurance: Full-time employees receive a fully bank-paid term life policy with a $50,000 death benefit. Employees may elect to secure additional life insurance at group rates if desired.
AD&D Plan: Full-time employees are provided a benefit in the event of death or dismemberment resulting from certain accidents.
401(k): Full-time and part-time employees are offered a 401(k) plan fully administered through Fidelity. State Bank of Southern Utah contributes a match based on bank performance at the end of the year.
Profit Sharing: Knowing that their employees have always been our strength, State Bank of Southern Utah implements a profit sharing program to reward its employees for superior performance. In order to share any profits with employees, it is a requirement that the bank meets certain goals.
When our employees succeed, SBSU realizes success. We do everything we can to help employees increase their value through training and development programs, mentoring, job aids and support tools. SBSU has internal training that covers diverse topics including regulations, job function, best practices, employee handbook and more. Bank employees have access to external training on a variety of topics in the form of relevant webinars, seminars, and conferences.
Social Events: The Bank sponsors social events for employees each Summer and Christmas as well as occasional workplace activities.
Discounted Banking Services
Wellness Programs
State Bank of Southern Utah Health Plan Transparency in Coverage Disclosure: You can find our health plan’s in-network and out-of-network rate disclosures as required under the Transparency in Coverage regulations by clicking here.
Equal Employment Opportunity: State Bank of Southern Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Bank treats employees and employment applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status, or disability that can be reasonably accommodated. EEO also means that employees’ qualifications are evaluated without regard to other characteristics that are unrelated to job performance and that are inappropriate to consider under applicable federal, state and local law, such as ancestry, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics.
E-Verify: United States Employment Opportunities Only
E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration that allows employers to confirm an individual′s employment eligibility to work in the United States. Under the E-Verify rules, effective September 8, 2009, federal agencies subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation are required to modify, and include in new contracts, a provision that requires federal contractors and subcontractors to use E-Verify for existing employees who have substantial duties on such federal contracts. As a federal contractor, State Bank of Southern Utah is required to adhere to these requirements.
Important E-Verify Information
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Applicants Requesting Accommodations:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at 435-865-2300.
State Bank of Southern Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
