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Collections officers are hired by many types of businesses that serve a large customer base and by collections agencies, but job duties do not vary much from company to company. Collections officers attempt to locate and contact clients, primarily over the phone, in order to talk with them about their debts. This includes calling customers at home, at work, and on their cellular phones. Collections officers speak to customers to negotiate payment plans and payment schedules that suit their current financial situation while still satisfying the debt. Collections officers advise customers on their various payment options. If no payment agreement can be reached, collections officers inform customers of further actions that may be taken to collect overdue debts. Collections officers keep customer files updated, recording times and dates that contact has been made and noting information that customers have received about their debt. Collections officers prepare statements to be given to credit departments and banks when customers fail to meet their payment agreements or when no payment agreement can be made. collections officers are detail-oriented professionals who take accurate and informative notes for client records and follow proper company procedures for debt collection. collections officers work with multiple types of software programs, which requires good computer skills. collections officers work with debts and finance, basic math skills are required