Physical Security Associate - Onsite Quincy

Santander•Quincy, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make: The Associate, Physical Security is responsible for managing life safety & physical security activities for assigned facilities. Responsibilities include oversight and management of contract security staff and the buildings critical security systems (access control, CCTV and Alarm). Accountable for developing and implementing security & life safety procedures and standards to ensure compliance with Santander's policies; developing and maintaining the buildings emergency response plans and ensuring compliance with local fire codes and life safety standards. The Building Security Manager will be required to foster relationships with building tenants; Santander's businesses; security integrators; neighboring businesses and with local police and fire department officials. Conduct annual reviews of the physical security program at corporate buildings to ensure compliance with Physical Security Standards and Procedures. Conduct building risk classification assessments for all corporate back-office locations throughout assigned region per the risk classification process. Liaison with building security and landlords to share intelligence and address physical security concerns and areas for improvement. Manage physical security projects ensuring compliance with Santander Security Standards. Develop security plans for buildings, branches, and ATMs taking in account Design, Approval, Funding, Implementation, Assurance, and Training to ensure that projects meet started schedules. Conduct annual branch and Remote ATM site inspections to identify potential issues or gaps in security measures. Conduct new technology assessments to determine if a security product would be a good fit for the security program. Conduct physical security device inspections in back offices without assigned security staff. Coordinate inspections with locations with security staff. Provide technical project management support for retail and corporate projects. Ensure incidents and threats are appropriately escalated per the Corporate Security Incident Response Procedure and cases are properly documented in the case management system. Respond to threats in the workplace, coordinate with law enforcement and arrange measures to protect colleagues at risk per the Workplace Threat Response Procedure. Provide support for life safety programs to include onsite coverage for evacuation drills, inspection of safety hazards, training, AED, etc. Conduct assigned investigations related to bank robbery, workplace violence, ATM attacks, insider threats, and outside threats that may impact Santander or its employees. Develop liaison with local and federal law enforcement as well as industry peers. Assist with providing protective services for corporate events and board meetings as needed. Attend and contribute to weekly security vendor project calls. Assist Human Resources to provide security during high-risk employee terminations as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Security management, Electronics, Technology or equivalent. - Required.
5+ Years Security experience required, preferable with exposure to building technologies supporting commercial real estate. - Required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated skills in managing vendor and solution/service providers
Strong organizational skills with ability to set priorities; manage multiple projects and meet project deadlines
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees
Exhibit and champion excellence in work and willingness to embrace change
Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hours

Nice To Haves

Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education
Experience in Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

managing life safety & physical security activities for assigned facilities
oversight and management of contract security staff and the buildings critical security systems (access control, CCTV and Alarm)
developing and implementing security & life safety procedures and standards to ensure compliance with Santander's policies
developing and maintaining the buildings emergency response plans and ensuring compliance with local fire codes and life safety standards
foster relationships with building tenants; Santander's businesses; security integrators; neighboring businesses and with local police and fire department officials
Conduct annual reviews of the physical security program at corporate buildings to ensure compliance with Physical Security Standards and Procedures
Conduct building risk classification assessments for all corporate back-office locations throughout assigned region per the risk classification process
Liaison with building security and landlords to share intelligence and address physical security concerns and areas for improvement
Manage physical security projects ensuring compliance with Santander Security Standards
Develop security plans for buildings, branches, and ATMs taking in account Design, Approval, Funding, Implementation, Assurance, and Training to ensure that projects meet started schedules
Conduct annual branch and Remote ATM site inspections to identify potential issues or gaps in security measures
Conduct new technology assessments to determine if a security product would be a good fit for the security program
Conduct physical security device inspections in back offices without assigned security staff. Coordinate inspections with locations with security staff
Provide technical project management support for retail and corporate projects
Ensure incidents and threats are appropriately escalated per the Corporate Security Incident Response Procedure and cases are properly documented in the case management system
Respond to threats in the workplace, coordinate with law enforcement and arrange measures to protect colleagues at risk per the Workplace Threat Response Procedure
Provide support for life safety programs to include onsite coverage for evacuation drills, inspection of safety hazards, training, AED, etc
Conduct assigned investigations related to bank robbery, workplace violence, ATM attacks, insider threats, and outside threats that may impact Santander or its employees
Develop liaison with local and federal law enforcement as well as industry peers
Assist with providing protective services for corporate events and board meetings as needed
Attend and contribute to weekly security vendor project calls
Assist Human Resources to provide security during high-risk employee terminations as needed