Physical Security Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in development, oversight, and implementation of the Bank's physical security program.
• Assists law enforcement agencies, internal and external auditors’ inquiries.
• Write and review security related policies and procedures.
• Respond to legal requests for information, make recommendations to senior management when appropriate, and submit reports as required by the Bank Protection Act.
• Directly supports issues related to robberies, burglaries, bomb threats, accidents and other security or safety related issues.
• Communicate with retail bank colleagues, back-office support departments, senior management, and law enforcement, as appropriate.
• Makes sure security and surveillance systems are operational.
• Supports retail bank colleagues with issues related to alarm and surveillance systems, and security related questions.
• Collaborates with Facilities, Fraud, Legal, and Deposit Operations departments to support projects and solve security, fraud, and safety related concerns, including assisting with requests for video surveillance by these departments.
• Affixes to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC regulations.
• Avoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in business administration, risk management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in branch banking and thorough knowledge of bank operations and deposits.
• Preferred 1-2 years of physical security experience in a branch or operations environment.
• Strong desire to develop career in physical security and bank operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective customer service skills, ability to manage multiple priorities independently, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and use effective judgement during sensitive or stressful situations.
• Excellent judgement and strong problem solving skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (e.g. Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Benefits

We are committed to providing all employees and applicants with reasonable accommodations to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800.324.9375.

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