Escrow Officer

Hays, KS

What We Do

At Security 1st Title, we provide Title Insurance and Escrow Services for customers buying, selling, and refinancing their homes. We protect property rights through the careful examination of each property history to ensure they are free of liens and other title defects. We are dedicated to protecting our customers’ interests while offering the best-in-class customer service throughout the process.


Who We Want

We are looking for hard-working and dedicated individuals who are interested in embarking on a new career. If you have a strong work ethic, solid customer service skills, and are willing to learn, we would like to interview you for our team.


Highlights

Paid Training

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Paid Holidays + competitive PTO accruals

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, and more.

Network opportunities with realtors, lenders and other members of the industry

Valuable education and knowledge in the real estate industry providing real-life benefit


Position Details – Escrow Officer

The Escrow Officer is a key position that is responsible for facilitating the hold and transfer of funds for buyers, sellers and lender for escrow closings; and maintaining records and accounts. Specific job responsibilities include:

  • Accurately manages the closing of residential real estate transactions.
  • Provides mortgage holders with required tax documentation and escrow documents for filing tax returns.
  • Reviews regulatory documents dealing with escrow issues and ensures completeness and legal compliance.
  • Accurately manages and calculates all financial matters surrounding each closing transaction.
  • Protects customers’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
  • Can close a minimum of 40 files per month.
  • Ensure all payoffs are processed within 1 business day as well as ensure all recordings have been done, which would include the eRecording of said documents and either disburse file or organize and send file to the disbursement center same day or the following morning after closing.
  • Markets to customers, which may include attending customer events both during and outside normal working hours.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel on occasion as needed.
  • The ability to obtain a State of Kansas Title Insurance License is required within your first 6 months of employment – the company will provide assistance if needed.
  • 1-3 years of previous experience in title insurance, lending, or real estate is preferred.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and attention to detail.
  • Dependability, strong work ethic and punctuality are a must.
  • Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

"Security 1st Title, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

 This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Security 1st Title, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time."