Physical Security Manager

About the role

The Physical Security Manager is responsible for First Western’s physical security program, including access control, surveillance systems, and alarm monitoring. This role protects the bank’s people, assets, and facilities through the implementation of effective security controls and timely response to physical security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of physical access controls, including keycard provisioning, deactivation, alarm code management, and coordination of physical lock systems.
• Oversee surveillance, alarm, and related security systems to ensure proper operation, maintenance, monitoring, and timely escalation of physical security events.
• Manage physical security systems and infrastructure across bank locations, including cameras, alarms, ATMs, and drive-through security equipment.
• Cover physical security systems and infrastructure across bank locations, including cameras, alarms, ATMs, and drive-through security equipment.
• Coordinate response to physical security incidents, including robbery, burglary, larceny, unauthorized access, and other physical security events.
• Oversee protection and control of physical assets, including safekeeping of currency and negotiable instruments within applicable areas of responsibility.
• Conduct physical security risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements through documentation, control monitoring, and audit support.
• Cookordination and management of third-party security vendors and support physical security policies, procedures, and employee awareness training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in a physical security role; financial services, public company/multi-industry operations.
• Strong expertise in access control, surveillance, alarm, and ATM security technologies.
• Experience managing incidents, vendors, and operational security programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in a physical security role; financial services, public company/multi-industry operations.
• Strong expertise in access control, surveillance, alarm, and ATM security technologies.
• Experience managing incidents, vendors, and operational security programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

• Strong expertise in access control, surveillance, alarm, and ATM security technologies.
• Experience managing incidents, vendors, and operational security programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $71,000 - $107,000/YR, plus strong bonus potential.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including: Health savings accounts (HSA), Flexible spending accounts (FSA), Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
• Access to training and professional development programs.
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.

Pay

Pay Range: $79,000 USD - $107,000 USD

Schedule

In-Office