CAREERS & BENEFITS

Apply Online for a Rewarding Career

We are currently recruiting customer-focused, driven individuals to fill various positions throughout our organization. Visit our Career Center to view open positions and to apply online.

Our Culture

First Federal Bank embodies a customer-centric culture focused on empowering people and places to realize their potential. We encourage a positive working and learning environment where team members are provided with the mentors, tools and resources they need for success. And no culture is complete without some fun thrown in the mix – we enjoy events and activities throughout the year in which our team members can engage with each other and our community.

Eagle Giving Fund logo

In 2024, First Federal Bank of Louisiana launched the Eagle Giving Fund, an employee-based donation program that allowed team members to donate a portion of their paycheck to local non-profit organizations that align with the Bank’s mission. Each year a different non-profit organization in Central and Southwest Louisiana is chosen to receive the donations.

Benefits

We believe in investing in our people. That’s why we offer competitive benefits that help keep you and your family healthy and supported by First Federal Bank. Our mission and values are reflected in how we treat our team members, and we empower our workforce each and every day by putting a work/life balance at the forefront.

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick Time
  • Corporate Wellness Program
  • Disability Benefits
  • Vacation Time
  • Birthday Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Marriage Leave
  • Traditional 401K with Company Match

What Our Employees Are Saying

Working at a community bank like First Federal Bank of Louisiana is rewarding because we genuinely care about
investing in employees and in the neighborhoods we serve. I’m proud to be part of a team that makes a real
difference in our community every day.

Employee of the Year 2024

Donna Perkins, Senior Deposit Services Specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit our Career Center, which shows our open positions. Click on the position in which you are interested in applying and select the Apply button. First, you will create a user ID and password in order to set up your candidate profile. Next, you will complete the application by uploading your resume and answering a few questions.

At a certain stage in the application process, a pre-employment credit report from a recognized reporting agency will be requested. Additionally, a criminal background check will be obtained. First Federal Bank observes the right to administer drug testing as needed.

Yes, we have identified various assessments that help us predict your fit with different roles at First Federal Bank. Our pre-employment assessment allows us to evaluate your skill-sets, preferred work style, and ability to solve problems and draw logical conclusions. Depending on the job you are pursuing, you will face an assessment tailored to that position.

While we have no concrete timeline, our established standard is to have most positions filled within 30 days from opening. Often this is dependent upon the schedule of the actual hiring manager. In most cases, a recruiter will be in contact with you and keep you posted, via email or telephone, on the status of the position.

Once your application is completed, your application will be eligible for review for the position for which you applied until the position is closed or you were notified otherwise via telephone or email. Once a position is closed, your application will remain in the system. You will be able to update your information as needed for future positions by logging into your candidate profile and applying for the future open position for which you may qualify.

Yes, we follow a systematic and multi-faceted approach to hiring top talent and that process must be followed for all candidates. It is of the utmost importance, both to you and to First Federal Bank, that we have the right person performing the right job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employment policy of First Federal Bank and its subsidiaries is to provide an equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, individuals with disabilities, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or activities in accordance with applicable laws; and positive action shall be taken to insure the fulfillment of this policy.

First Federal Bank provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (337) 433-3611.

This policy of First Federal Bank and its subsidiaries is consistent with the requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other applicable state and federal requirements prohibiting discrimination.

View the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

First Federal Bank of Louisiana Affirmative Action Plan is available for viewing in the Human Resources Department located at the Main Office, 1135 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601 during regular office hours.