Sr. Physical Security Professional

Truist • Atlanta, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Physical Security Professional is an experienced security professional with industry certifications and broader responsibilities, including system ownership, program leadership, and ad hoc projects. As part of Truist’s Physical Security group, the role protects teammates, clients, and assets by administering proactive and reactive security protocols. This includes conducting assessments, drafting recommendations, mitigating risks, responding to significant incidents, and coordinating with law enforcement and key stakeholders. The professional ensures security deliverables are implemented in line with company standards and industry best practices. The position supports one or more major critical facilities, serves as a visible security point of contact, and frequently interacts with senior leaders at the site. This role is in-office five days per week and requires 24/7 availability, including on-call responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in bank operations, security consulting, facility project coordination, law enforcement focused on crime prevention, or comparable work.
• One or more industry certifications, including ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using experience, judgment, and precedents, and to work without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in a straightforward manner in an administrative capacity.
• Proficiency in learning multiple software applications and using advanced Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to travel on short notice for up to a week when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Security Management, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Multiple security-related certifications, such as ASIS Physical Security Professional or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

Responsibilities

• Respond to significant incidents and evaluate risks and mitigation factors involving Truist teammates, clients, and assets in an assigned geographical area; recommend or make changes to reduce future crime and life-safety risks.
• Lead and coordinate physical security responses involving physical security, crime control, and life safety that affect Truist business operations; evaluate, document, and correct risk exposure identified at facilities.
• Drive adherence to and improvement of Physical Security systems, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with peers, managers, clients, investigators, vendors, and internal partners while maintaining confidentiality regarding recommendations to reduce crime or limit losses.
• Liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities regarding significant incidents affecting Truist business operations.
• Maintain 24/7 availability, including on-call responsibility.
• Administer training at bank facilities on security policies, equipment operations, emergency preparedness, and security awareness.
• Apply working knowledge of deploying, operating, and decommissioning facility security equipment, and use business processes and practical experience to address significant, confidential, and impactful matters.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to peers.
• Maintain tactical physical security objectives while contributing to strategic decision-making, goal-setting, and reporting.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401(k) plan
• At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on hire date and full-time or part-time status
• 10 sick days, prorated
• Paid holidays
• Depending on position and division, may also be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or deferred compensation plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior