Bank Facilities and Security Officer

Working directly with the Chief Operating Officer, the Bank Facilities and Security Officer is responsible for the active management, development of improvements, implementation, and administration of the Bank’s security program (including establishing procedures for opening and closing facilities, responding to emergencies, and incidents).

In addition to the security program, the Bank Facilities and Security Officer is responsible for ensuring proper maintenance and operational efficiency of the Bank’s facilities through the direct management of contracts and third-party vendor relationships.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Establish procedures for retaining a record of robbery, burglary or larceny committed or attempted against the Bank. This includes management of fraud management system and processes.
• Manage and implement the Bank’s Security Program for all offices, facilities, departments, and functions consistent with all state and federal regulations and other industry-standards business and security practices.
• Establish, supervise, and maintain records of the operation, testing and control of all security devices in each office ensuring that all devices equal or exceed minimum standards regarding security devices.
• Provide initial and periodic training of employees in their responsibilities under the Bank’s Security Program including appropriate response procedures during and after emergencies.
• Coordinate the installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of security devices in coordination with the Bank’s security vendor.
• Coordinate and oversee the Bank’s property management, security and other third-party relationships to approve new projects, assess the performance of facilities vendors, and liaise with office managers to solve facility issues and security vulnerabilities.
• Establish, schedule and supervise a continuous instructional and training program for the Bank’s physical facility security controls.
• Provide routine reports to management, the Chief Compliance Officer, and the Board of Directors as to the effectiveness of the Bank’s security program and facilities controls.
• Design, implement, and administer a security violation program containing appropriate violation forms, reporting forms, damage control reports and after-action reports in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Respond to requests from the Bank’s compliance department.
• Travel to all bank locations in order to effectively train staff, provide oversight of security equipment and respond to incidents as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Third party relationships for property management, security and facilities support.
  
  

Knowledge, Skill And Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired. A desire to learn and a passion for the subject matter is paramount.

• Ability to multi-task and adapt well to change.
• An understanding of the need for confidentiality is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience in property management, law enforcement or related field.
• Supervisory or management experience in banking or financial services.
• Experience with development and enforcement of security policies and procedures in accordance with the Bank Protection Act preferred.
• Prior property management experience a plus.
• Computer and Office Equipment Skills: M365 (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
  
  

Reading Cooperative Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.