Physical Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Security Officer Job Summary

The Physical Security Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and administering all aspects of the Bank’s Security Program, including acting as a liaison between Bank personnel and law enforcement authorities when responding to robberies or other crimes.

Essential Functions (primary functions and / or reasons the job exists in order of importance)

• Develops, implements and administers all aspects of the Bank’s Security Program in accordance with the Bank Protection Act (BPA) of 1968.
• Acts as a liaison between Bank personnel and law enforcement authorities when responding to robberies or other crimes.
• Monitors developments in laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and industry best practices that may affect security policies and programs.
• Makes recommendations to the BSAO of emerging security issues.
• Submits annual reports to the Board of Directors detailing the Bank’s security issues.
• Reviews and creates security-related policies, procedures, and processes. This includes Robbery Packets for all locations.
• Administers security devices and settings at all Bank facilities. This includes keys, alarms, cameras, bait money, alarm lamps, etc., and applicable software systems.
• Identifies, analyzes, and controls existing and potential security concerns.
• Provides security training, support, and guidance to all Bank personnel.
• Directly handles issues related to robberies, bomb threats, kidnappings, active aggressor, accidents, or other related security, or business disruption issues.
• Monitors branch security activities, including alarm testing and access to facility testing, and ensures security and surveillance systems are operational.
• Performs periodic on-site security assessment for all locations to ensure they are safe and secure.
• Assists with investigations relating to internal fraud and other security issues to help mitigate risk and minimize loss to the Bank.
• Assists with disgruntled customers if the need to deescalate or diffuse a situation arises.
• Perform assessments and recommends security needs related to any new locations or locations being renovated.
• Refers unusual activity to Bank Secrecy Act personnel to ensure requirements are met for the completion and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Creates and conducts security training presentations and exercises with all Bank personnel, including periodic in-person training and during the new hire orientation process.
• Assists with the administration of the Bank’s security directives and compliance efforts, and performs security and safety responsibilities as part of the Bank’s Business Continuity Plan Team.
• Reviews and monitors various security related reports, including ensuring physical access to all locations is accurate and properly authorized.
• Assists Human Resources in performing personnel actions such as disciplinary actions and terminations when assistance is needed.
• Maintains awareness, understanding, and compliance with the Bank’s internal policies and procedures, laws and regulations appropriate for this position.
• Provides assistance in response to regulatory exams and internal / external audit requests.
• In the performance of respective tasks and duties, the employee is expected to gain and maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act regulations and all other regulatory, security and bank policies. This includes but is not limited to the reporting of potential suspicious activity.
• Attend continuing security and fraud education appropriate to the position.
• Travels as needed in order to perform other essential functions.

Desired Qualifications / Experience / Certification / Education (in order of importance)

Physical Requirements (specific to the role)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

We are an equal opportunity employer / minority / female / disability / protected veteran.