Cash Handlers Responsibilities

PCI Compliance

Cash Transporter

Primary Responsibility: Safely move university funds from one approved location to another.

Responsibilities

  • Keep a record of who has custody of the deposit at all times.
  • Make sure deposit bags are sealed before transport.
  • Keep money secure and out of public view during transport.
  • Never leave deposits unattended.
  • Deliver deposits only to authorized employees.
  • Follow university procedures for transporting funds, including using two people when required.
  • Report lost, stolen, or suspicious deposits immediately.
  • Complete required cash-handling and security awareness training.
  • Cooperate with audits and reviews.
  • Be accountable for all funds in your possession.

Cash Register Operator (Point-of-Sale Cashier)

Primary Responsibility: Process payments correctly while protecting university funds and customer payment card information.

Responsibilities

  • Follow approved cash-handling and payment processing procedures.
  • Check payment terminals for signs of tampering before use.
  • Use only approved university systems to process payments.
  • Record all transactions accurately.
  • Protect customers' payment card information.
  • Never write down, store, email, text, or photograph credit card numbers.
  • Secure cash drawers, payment devices, and workstations when not in use.
  • Report suspicious transactions, fraud, counterfeit money, or device tampering immediately.
  • Complete required annual PCI, security awareness, and cash-handling training.
  • Reconcile and balance funds according to university procedures.
  • Be accountable for all funds under your control.

Cash Box Operator (Temporary Event Cashier)

Primary Responsibility: Collect, protect, and account for university funds during events.

Responsibilities

  • Verify and document beginning cash amounts before the event.
  • Follow approved cash-handling and payment procedures.
  • Check payment devices for signs of tampering before use.
  • Record every sale or payment accurately.
  • Keep cash boxes and payment devices secure at all times.
  • Never write down, store, email, text, or photograph credit card information.
  • Always keep the cash box under your control or within sight.
  • Reconcile funds and complete required documentation after the event.
  • Follow chain-of-custody procedures when transferring deposits.
  • Report fraud, theft, counterfeit money, device tampering, or security concerns immediately.
  • Complete required annual PCI, security awareness, and cash-handling training.
  • Be accountable for all funds collected during the event.