Regional Security Consultant

First Citizens Bank•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. This Regional Security Consultant position is in our Corporate Security group within the Corporate Real Estate group. This Regional Security Consultant position is the primary security adviser for branches, offices, and operational facilities. Assesses site physical security risk and identifies emerging threats and trends through analysis. Recommends, implements and maintains controls appropriate to mitigate risks. Leads incident/crisis readiness and response, enables Lines of Business (LOB) through liaison and exercises, approves security system designs produced by Technology/Security Engineering, oversees installations and commissioning with risk-based guidance, and conducts final project reviews/acceptance. The role emphasizes partnership with regional leadership, site managers, law enforcement, and cross-functional teams to measurably reduce operational and physical security risk across a high-profile banking footprint.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Industrial Security or Law Enforcement OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Industrial Security or Law Enforcement
Knowledge of physical and electronic security technology
Knowledge of crime prevention through environmental design concepts, security lighting regulations and industry standards, legal implications of security system implementation, premises liability, and negligence

Nice To Haves

Experience in Private Industry or Public Sector Physical Security
Knowledge of Bank Protection Act
Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FFIEC, PCI, ISO 27001 physical security guidance, security lighting regulations, physical security risk and controls management
Knowledge in criminal codes relevant to crimes against persons and property
Experience in physical security technology, crime prevention through environmental design, industry standards, security operations, and practices
Experience in retail banking operational processes

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical consultant on physical security risks, impact, and corresponding liability for executive management and other key business stakeholders.
Collaborate on the development and implementation of protective measures, procedures, and risk solutions.
Create system designs and manage security systems within assigned facilities.
Provide ongoing monitoring and technical support for installed security systems.
Conduct comprehensive physical security risk assessments for branches, offices, and operational facilities.
Identify vulnerabilities across facilities, personnel, procedures, and vendors.
Recommend, implement, and ensure the functional maintenance of controls appropriate to mitigate risks within the Bank’s defined risk appetite.
Produce risk ratings, mitigation plans, and prioritized roadmaps with risk-reduction rationale; track action plans to closure.
Manage incidents of crimes and other circumstances that occur on Bank premises or impact Bank operations, associates, or clients.
Work closely with law enforcement officers to support legal response and investigation.
Provide advice, maintain incident records, and collect possible evidence.
Facilitate the restoration of security and normal operations.
Maintain a strong current awareness of security-related regulations, criminal codes, and industry or forecasted changes.
Build relationships with business partners, public officials, and industry peers to facilitate information sharing.
Develop an awareness of like problems and innovative solutions within the industry.
Ensure adherence to Bank Protection Act, physical security regulations and guidance, and internal security policies and standards.
Maintain audit-ready documentation.
Monitor control health, escalate material gaps, and drive corrective action plans through completion.