Sr. Physical Security Professional

Truist; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist seeks a Senior Physical Security Professional to lead complex security programs across major facilities. The role requires coordinating incident responses, assessing risks, and driving improvements in security systems and policies.

You will collaborate with law enforcement and internal partners to protect teammates, clients, and assets. The position emphasizes in-office presence, cross-functional leadership, and mentoring peers while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• Seven or more years experience in bank operations, security consulting, facility project coordination, law enforcement with emphasis on crime prevention or comparable work experience.
• Industry Certifications to include one or more of the following: ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analyze possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents. Work without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication and ability to communicate complex information in straightforward manner.

Responsibilities

• Respond to significant incidents, evaluate risks and mitigation factors involving Truist teammates, clients and assets in an assigned geographical area. Make modifications or recommendations to reduce risk exposure of future crimes or life safety risk factors.
• Lead and coordinate physical security response to physical security, crime control, and life safety directly affecting the general business operations at Truist. Evaluate, document and correct risk exposure identified in all facilities.
• Drive adherence to and improvement of Physical Security’s systems, policies, procedures and controls.
• Establish and lead positive working relationships between peers and managers as well as clients, investigators, vendors, and other internal partners. Maintain confidentiality when consulting with business partners as it pertains to recommendations to reduce crime or limit losses.
• Liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities for significant incidents affecting the general business operations of Truist.
• 24/7 availability including on-call responsibility.
• Administer training sessions at bank facilities to include security policies, equipment operations, emergency preparedness, and security awareness.
• Working knowledge of deployment, operation, and decommission of security equipment at facilities. Apply key business processes and practical experience to solve a range of significant, confidential, and impactful matters.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to peers.
• Maintain tactical physical security objectives while simultaneously driving strategic decision making, goal setting and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Leadership

Program management

Travel readiness

Mentorship

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Security systems

Job description

Senior Physical Security Professional

Regular or Temporary: Regular, Language Fluency: English (Required), Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

The Senior Physical Security Professional’s is a seasoned physical security professional with industry leading certifications and broader responsibilities to include items such as system ownership, program leadership, and ad hoc projects.

The Senior Physical Security Professional is part of the Physical Security group whose primary duty is to protect teammates, clients, and assets through administration of proactive and reactive security protocols.

This includes conducting assessments, drafting recommendations and mitigating risks to Truist.

Responds to significant incidents and coordinates with law enforcement and key stakeholders to resolve security concerns and promote crime prevention initiatives.

Ensure successful implementation of security deliverables in accordance with company standards and industry best practices.

The position is responsible for one or more major critical facilities, requiring visibility as the security POC, and the ability to interact frequently with senior leaders at the site.

THIS POSITION WILL BE IN-OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to significant incidents, evaluate risks and mitigation factors involving Truist teammates, clients and assets in an assigned geographical area. Make modifications or recommendations to reduce risk exposure of future crimes or life safety risk factors.


• Lead and coordinate physical security response to physical security, crime control, and life safety directly affecting the general business operations at Truist. Of which includes evaluating, documenting and correcting risk exposure identified in all facilities.


• Drive adherence to and improvement of Physical Security’s systems, policies, procedures and controls.


• Establish and lead positive working relationships between peers and managers as well as clients, investigators, vendors, and other internal partners. Required to maintain confidentiality when consulting with business partners as it pertains to recommendations to reduce crime or limit losses.


• Liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities for significant incidents affecting the general business operations of Truist.


• 24/7 availability including on-call responsibility.


• Administer training sessions at bank facilities to include security policies, equipment operations, emergency preparedness, and security awareness.


• Working knowledge of deployment, operation, and decommission of security equipment at facilities. Apply key business processes and practical experience to solve a range of significant, confidential, and impactful matters.


• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to peers.


• Maintain tactical physical security objectives while simultaneously driving strategic decision making, goal setting and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related training or experience


• 2. Seven or more years experience in bank operations, security consulting, facility project coordination, law enforcement with emphasis on crime prevention or comparable work experience.


• 3. Industry Certifications to include one or more of the following: ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP).


• 4. Ability to manage competing priorities.


• 5. Analyze possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents. Work without direct supervision.


• 6. Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication and ability to communicate complex information in straight forward manner in an administrative capacity.


• 7. Demonstrated proficiency to learn multiple software applications and advanced Microsoft Office software products.


• 8. Ability to travel when needed on short notice for up to a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Advanced degree in Business Administration, Security Management, or equivalent education and related training or experience.


• 2. Demonstrated leadership experience


• 3. Multiple security related certifications (i.e. ASIS Physical Security Professional, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)

benefits

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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About Truist

Truist is a purpose-driven financial services company, formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust. We serve clients in a number of high-growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services. At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. That happens through real care to make things better. To meet client needs, to empower teammates, and to lift up communities. Learn more about Truist on truist.com.