SCCU Dress Code
Prior to completing the Online Application,
please review the dress code form below.
SPACE COAST CREDIT UNION requires all employees to present a professional image to the public. Accordingly, each employee is required to wear appropriate business attire while at the office and when conducting Space Coast Credit Union business. While there are many trendy fashions available, many of these are not appropriate for our work environment.
GUIDELINES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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GOOD JUDGMENT
As with all of your duties and responsibilities as an SCCU employee, you are expected to demonstrate professionalism and good judgment at all times related to your appearance. For this reason, if you are ever in doubt about the appropriateness of your appearance, please keep in mind that anything that could be considered distracting or not presenting the right professional image will not be permitted.
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NAMETAGS/ID BADGES
For security reasons all employees are required to wear a company issued name tag or ID badge. ID badges should be worn on an approved SCCU lanyard, or clipped to your clothing. Nametags/ID badges should be visible at all times.
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BODY ALTERATION/MODIFICATION
Intentional body alteration or modification for the purpose of achieving a visible, physical effect that disfigures, deforms or similarly detracts from professional image is prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to: visible tattoos, brands, body piercing (other than traditional ear piercing for men and women), tongue piercing or splitting, tooth filing, earlobe expansion and disfiguring skin implants.
Tattoos must be discreetly and completely covered at all times. Jewelry, spacers, retainers, or plugs are not permitted in any body piercing while working.
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UNDERGARMENTS
Employees are required to wear appropriate undergarments at all times. Undergarments should not be visible at any time.
Male employees are required to wear a solid crewneck, v-neck or tank top undershirt, under all shirts. Undershirts should be only minimally visible at the neckline and should not extend past the sleeves.
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PERSONAL HYGIENE
Due to close contact with members and fellow employees, regular bathing; clean, neat hair; and the use of an antiperspirant or deodorant are required. For the same reasons, the use of strong, heavy scents and fragrances is not permitted.
SCCU IS A TRADITIONAL BUSINESS DRESS CULTURE
Traditional business attire is described by the following:
Men's Attire
Traditional business attire is required Monday through Thursday, which is described by the following:
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SUITS, JACKETS AND PANTS
Business suits, sports jackets or blazers and dress pants are required. Docker-type pants do not qualify as dress pants and may not be worn except as outlined below under "business casual attire". Winter jackets and coats should present a professional appearance and should be made of fabrics traditionally acceptable in business.
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SHIRTS AND TIES
Collared long sleeve dress shirts and ties are required. Ties are required at all times, unless wearing a tie presents a safety hazard. A member of management must authorize this exception. Undershirts must be worn under dress shirts. Shirts must be adequately tucked in and ties pushed to the top of the shirt completely covering the top button. The top button of the dress shirt must be buttoned. Rolled up shirt sleeves are unacceptable. Knitted sweater vests, crew neck and V-neck sweaters are permitted as long as a long-sleeved dress shirt and tie are worn under the sweater.
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SHOES
Dress shoes or dress boots and dress socks are required at all times. Shoes should be of polishable material such as leather. Athletic socks, crew socks, and/or tube socks are not permitted. Short socks are not permitted. "Skechers" are not considered to be dress shoes.
Women's Attire
Traditional business attire is required Monday through Thursday, which is described by the following:
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SUITS, DRESSES, SKIRTS, JACKETS AND PANTS
Professional options for women include dress pants with a classic-style blouse, skirts or pant suit; business dresses; sleeveless business dresses with a jacket; business suits; sweater sets and business shoes. Docker-type pants do not qualify as dress pants and may not be worn except as outlined below under "business casual attire".
Dress and skirt length should be appropriate for the business environment. Dress and skirt length should be, at maximum, three inches (7.6 cm) above the top of the kneecap bone. Slits in skirts and kick pleats should not exceed five inches (12.7 cm) above the middle of the knee. Extremely long or short skirts or dresses are not permitted. Slacks should be long enough to touch the bottom of the ankle. Ankle should not be exposed when standing.
Winter jackets and coats should present a professional appearance and should be made of fabrics traditionally acceptable in business.
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BLOUSES AND TOPS
Sleeveless blouses, shells or dresses are only appropriate if worn under a business jacket. Those choosing to wear sleeveless blouses, shells or dresses must wear their jacket at all times while at work. Jackets should ensure that ladies upper arms are covered and arm pits are not visible. This includes all buildings, facilities and parking lots. Only blouses or tops which are designed not to be tucked in may be un-tucked. These blouses should have a small slit on either side at the hips or are cut to be worn outside.
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SHOES
Business shoes should be in good taste and clean. Shoes should be of polishable material such as leather. Business shoes should have a minimum of 1/2 inch heel. Appropriate shoes are as follows: Business dress shoes, Sling-back and peep-toe shoes (no more than 2 - 3 visible toes), and dress boots, when worn with slacks long enough to cover the top of the boot when seated. Sandals, slippers or open toed shoes are not permitted.
BUSINESS CASUAL FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Space Coast Credit Union has designated every Friday (Thursday if Friday is a holiday) and Saturday as a business casual day. All employees scheduled to work on a Saturday are required to dress in Business Casual Attire. Those choosing not to wear Business Casual Attire on the approved days must wear traditional business attire. No combination of casual and business attire is permitted.
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SHIRTS
Oxford type shirts, polo shirts and women's sweater sets sold through the SCCU Logo Store and approved by Space Coast Credit Union bearing the Space Coast Credit Union embroidered logo (non-collared items must be worn with a collared shirt underneath); Shirts must be tucked in and worn with a belt in order to provide for a neat, clean appearance. Certain styles specifically designed for women to be worn over slacks or skirts that have a scalloped or contoured bottom may be worn without being tucked in based on the style. Un-tucked regular polo shirts are not acceptable. The wearing of items bearing the SCCU logo is reserved exclusively for business casual days and special events.
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PANTS
Dress slacks, skirts, or khaki ("Dockers"-type) slacks are permitted.
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SHOES
Dress shoes or dress boots and dress socks are required at all times. Athletic socks, crew socks, and/or tube socks are not permitted. Short socks are not permitted. "Skechers" are not considered to be dress shoes.
Unacceptable Attire:
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GENERAL
Clothing that is unnecessarily revealing due to the type of material, the fit or the cut being too low, any garments or shoes that are distracting, or unsafe and non-dress socks are not permitted. Clothing should not be tight or form-fitting. Immoderate hairstyles or colors are unacceptable for business. Jewelry is permissible so long as it is of a conservative nature and is not distracting. No excessively large styles will be permitted. Management reserves the right to determine any article of clothing or jewelry as inappropriate.
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PANTS/SKIRTS
Jeans, shorts, skorts, pants with the pockets sewn or stitched on the outside, extremely long or short skirts or dresses, jumpsuits, jogging suits, sportswear, beachwear, stirrup pants, cotton twill pants, khakis, "Dockers" or skirts, except for Business Casual wear. Cropped length or Capri style pants are not permitted. Cotton twill, cargo, leggings or other casual styles do not present a professional image and are not acceptable.
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SHIRTS
Tee shirts, tank tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, casual sweaters, sheer, transparent, open weave or see-through materials and other casual style tops are not acceptable. T-shirt like materials are not permitted, by themselves or under a business jacket. Layering of tops is not permitted. Cap sleeve blouses or dresses are not permitted unless worn with a business jacket. Fleece style sweaters, "hoodies," denim, Nylon, or any other cotton type sweater/jacket are not permitted to be worn during business hours. Employees may wear them entering the building then remove upon entering the building. Sweater shawls or sweaters with handkerchief ends are not permitted. Shirts, blouses, sweaters or tops displaying brand logos are not permitted.
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SHOES
Open-toed shoes, slippers, flip flops, clogs, slip on shoes with no back, sandals, tennis shoes, non-dress shoes or non-dress boots, skechers, docksiders, dark colored tennis shoes or ballet shoes are not permitted.
I acknowledge that SCCU is a traditional business dress culture. I am willing to abide by this dress code if I become a SCCU employee.
