Headquarters Security & Access Control Specialist

First Merchants Brand; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to join our Indianapolis headquarters team. This role provides the primary security presence at the HQ, protecting executives, employees, visitors, assets, and sensitive information through access control, surveillance, emergency response, and facility patrol.

You will maintain security standards at the front desk, participate in after-hours events, monitor activity, and respond to incidents while supporting executive protection and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience in physical security, corporate security, IT Security, military service or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain physical security culture and standards.
• Maintain a visible and professional security presence at the headquarters front desk and lobby areas.
• Assist in coordination of after-hours events to ensure that security posture is maintained.
• Monitor facility activity to detect, deter, and respond to security incidents, suspicious behavior, or policy violations.
• Protect company personnel, property, and critical assets from theft, vandalism, loss, or unauthorized access.
• Participate in after hours on-call rotation receiving emergency security assistance calls.
• Support executive protection initiatives through heightened awareness and security monitoring.
• Serve as a first responder on premises during emergency and security events and/or threats.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, security incidents, fire alarms, workplace violence concerns, and other emergency situations.
• Assist employees, contractors, and visitors with access control and credential-related issues.
• Verify identification and authorization of visitors, vendors, and contractors entering the facility.
• Issue visitor badges and ensure compliance with visitor management procedures.
• Monitor access control systems and investigate unauthorized or unusual access events.
• Conduct video reviews and preserve surveillance footage as required for investigations.
• Document and report incidents, observations, and security concerns in accordance with company procedures.
• Escalate security events to appropriate personnel and emergency responders when necessary.
• Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely incident reports, activity logs, and shift reports.
• Assist and support the physical security team as needed and directed by the Manager of Physical Security.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management)

Tools

Genetec

CCTV monitoring systems

Visitor management systems

Incident management software

Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to join our Indianapolis headquarters team. This role provides the primary security presence at the HQ, protecting executives, employees, visitors, assets, and sensitive information through access control, surveillance, emergency response, and facility patrol.

You will maintain security standards at the front desk, participate in after-hours events, monitor activity, and respond to incidents while supporting executive protection and