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with a conscience.

Want a job with a company whose values you can really get behind? Start your career with a member–owned,
not–for–profit credit union dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals.

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Thank you for considering Patelco in your career search!

                                              We look forward to learning more about you and your career goals.

Getting started: After you apply: Interview process:

If you're interested in applying for one of our open positions, search our jobs to find the right opportunity for you.



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You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. Our recruiting team will review your information and contact you if your background matches our current hiring needs.

If your background matches our hiring needs, a recruiting associate will contact you for either a phone or an in-person interview. You may also be asked to provide information for a criminal and credit background check.

Thank you for your interest in working for Patelco. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Types of positions…

Retail branch operations: Corporate careers:

At Patelco, our “people, not profits” philosophy touches everything we do. Our dynamic, motivated, and highly–skilled staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to help our members achieve their financial goals. Whether by helping a family obtain a loan, or advising a member on how to make the most of their savings, our employees understand that great service is not only about processing transactions, but building relationships. The exceptional service our employees provide is what keeps our members coming back for more!

What experience do we look for?
At Patelco, our retail branch employees come from a wide variety of backgrounds. In most cases, to be successful, you need experience in:

  • Customer service
  • Retail sales
  • Cash handling
  • General knowledge of computer systems

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, we are continually seeking talented individuals who share our values and are passionate about assisting members with their financial needs.

While the majority of Patelco's open positions are member-facing roles within our retail branch operations, we also have opportunities in other crucial areas of the organization, such as human resources, information technology, marketing, mortgage lending, and more.

If you are trustworthy, service–oriented, energetic, and have experience in the areas listed above, we want to hear from you!

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Diversity

Patelco embraces diversity. We strongly believe that no matter who you are or where you're from, your unique background can add value to our business by helping to make our products and services more accessible to the growing diversity of the communities we serve. To be successful, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diversity of our members.

Patelco’s policy is to hire and promote qualified individuals to help us provide the highest quality of service to our members. In fact, a large percentage of our job opportunities are filled by current employees! This speaks to our commitment to providing our employees opportunities to grow and learn different aspects of our business.

Patelco does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, religion, age, gender, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other classification unrelated to the candidate's ability to perform essential job functions.

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Incredible Employee Benefits

In addition to a positive and productive work environment, Patelco offers employees generous benefits. At Patelco, we take care of our employees so they can focus on taking care of our members.

  • Excellent Medical & Dental
  • Generous 401(k) Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
Medical and Dental Insurance
Full-time employees are eligible for Patelco's group medical and dental insurance. Coverage goes into effect on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.		 Mortgage Loan Discount
For select Home Loan products, Patelco employees may be eligible for interest rate discounts on the mortgage for their primary residence.
401(k)
Patelco offers a generous match for employees who contribute to a 401(k) plan, and will contribute the first 3%, whether you opt to contribute or not. Employees over 21 years of age are eligible on their first day. 		Life Insurance
Patelco offers full-time employees life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for amounts equal to twice their annual salary at no cost to them.
Flexible Spending Account
Employees may contribute portions of their pre-tax income to a flexible spending account. This account may be used for childcare and/or medical expenses throughout the year.		 Disability Insurance
Patelco offers employees short– and long–term disability insurance at no cost to them.
Paid Time Off
Starting on their date of hire, employees begin to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) –a combination of vacation time and sick time – into a single bank. Employees may accrue up to two years' worth of PTO hours. Additionally, employees can voluntarily cash out up to two weeks of PTO hours. Employees are also eligible for holiday pay upon their first day of work. 		Tuition Assistance
Employees are eligible to be reimbursed for work-related classes and degree programs through Patelco's tuition assistance program.
Free Patelco Membership and Special Discount Offers for Employees
Employees are encouraged to become Patelco members. We waive the membership fee, deposit the first five dollars into the new account, and offer some products free of charge as well as rate discounts on certain loans.
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Who We Are

Like most credit unions, Patelco was founded to serve the financial interests of employees of a particular organization – in our case the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company (now part of AT&T). The year was 1936, and Patelco's initial assets totaled a mere $500.

With assets now totaling more than $3.9 billion and 270,000 members nationwide, we are among the largest credit unions in the nation today. As a, not–for–profit, full–service financial institution, what we earn, we return to our members in savings from lower loan rates, fewer fees, and personalized service that focus on transparency, simplicity, and trust. We're federally insured, and dedicated to helping our members and our communities prosper through volunteer initiatives and We have expanded our field of membership to serve the employees of over 1,000 large and small businesses and communities throughout California and the United States.

Our Vision

As we are member–owned, our vision is to be our members' relevant, trusted and preeminent financial services provider. As such, we will return superior value to our member–owners. As trusted advisors, we will:

  • Offer our members relevant, accessible, and high value products
  • Deliver member focused superior service
  • Produce sustainable and profitable growth

Patelco Credit Union is dedicated to supporting every aspect of your financial life.

  • Access
    Need quick access to your money? Patelco makes it easy with 40 branches, Online Banking, Mobile Banking , Telephone Banking, over 30,000 CO-OP ATMs, and over 5,000 Credit Union Shared Service Center branches—where you'll never be charged a fee to manage your accounts or access your funds.
  • Loans for Every Need
    Looking for a home loan, home equity loan, auto loan, personal loan, credit card, or a home equity line of credit? Patelco has you covered, with low rates and exceptional terms.
  • Savings Products
    If it's saving you'd like to do, we have several savings accounts with varying tiered interest rates, money market accounts, certificates (CDs), and a variety of IRAs to help you save for retirement.
  • Investments, Insurance, and Financial Advice
    We can even provide you many different investment and insurance options with free, no obligation consultations from licensed Financial Advisors†, available by appointment at every Patelco branch.
  • Service
    The "People, Not Profits" credit union philosophy extends throughout everything we do. Our employees are dedicated to providing the highest level of service in our branches, on the phone, online, and wherever we can help you make the most of your financial future. After all, since Patelco is member-owned, we truly do work for you.

Are you getting everything you want from your financial institution?

If you're already a member, make sure you take advantage of the whole suite of amazing products and services Patelco has to offer. Bundling together all of your financial needs in one place is an easy way to keep better track of your money and most likely save some time along the way.

And if you're not a member, what are you waiting for? Join today!


E-Verify

Patelco Credit Union is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Please click on the following links for more information.

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