Sr. Physical Security Professional

Truist Bank • Atlanta, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Physical Security Professional is an experienced security professional responsible for protecting Truist teammates, clients, and assets through proactive and reactive security protocols. The role conducts assessments, drafts recommendations, mitigates risks, responds to significant incidents, and coordinates with law enforcement and stakeholders to address security concerns and promote crime prevention. It ensures security deliverables are implemented according to 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. It is in-office five days a week and includes 24/7 availability and on-call responsibility. The role also provides training at bank facilities and serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to peers.

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 emphasizing 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 clearly 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.
• Ability to work in-office five days a week and provide 24/7 availability, including on-call responsibility.

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; evaluate, document, and correct risk exposure identified in facilities.
• Drive adherence to and improvement of Physical Security systems, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Build and maintain working relationships with peers, managers, clients, investigators, vendors, and internal partners while maintaining confidentiality when making security recommendations.
• Liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities regarding significant incidents affecting Truist operations.
• Provide 24/7 availability, including on-call responsibility.
• Administer training at bank facilities on security policies, equipment operation, emergency preparedness, and security awareness.
• Apply working knowledge of the deployment, operation, and decommissioning of facility security equipment, using business processes and practical experience to address significant and confidential matters.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to peers.
• Maintain tactical physical security objectives while contributing to strategic decisions, 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 as applicable
• 10 sick days, prorated as applicable
• Paid holidays
• May be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division

What This Job Offers

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