Physical Security Officer

Position: Physical Security Officer Location: Edwardsville, IL
Job Id: 3761 # of Openings: 0 This position is available to work out of any First Mid location, or on a hybrid or remote schedule. Qualified candidates will live within the First Mid territory. Click here to confirm you are located within the First Mid territory. Reports to the Director of Enterprise Risk Management for management of enterprise-wide physical security. Partners with and collaborates with the Director of Real Estate & Property Management, Chief Retail Banking Officer, BSA & Fraud Officer, and various members of Information Technology to manage physical security risks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and ensure that Physical Security program components (opening and closing procedures, security incident responses and procedures, documentation, training, retention, etc.) are current, effective, and aligned with business priorities.
• Responsible for building and maintaining standard operating procedures for security expectations and requirements at all locations company-wide.
• Provide leadership and oversight to security coordinators to ensure compliance with security expectations and requirements in order to maintain a physical security protocol enterprise-wide.
• Assign and verify completion of applicable on-site robbery prevention and physical security training.
• Manage and report to leadership on security incidents and threats.
• Develop and oversee collection of physical security reporting requirements and follow-up with respondents as deemed necessary.
• Develop, monitor, and manage KRI metrics and risk trends for reporting to management and appropriate committees.
• Oversee the overall physical security strategy, including growth and maintenance of the physical security program (both technology and practices/procedures.
• Maintain working relationship with security vendors company-wide.
• Manage all security-related technology and equipment company-wide. Plan, develop, and implement the annual physical security budget.
• Respond to security issues and events by working with vendors, facilities, and/or branch personnel.
• Remediate associated help desk tickets or alerts related to physical security.
• Chair the Physical Security Working Group. Prepare reporting to applicable management committees and the Board of Directors.
• Establish senior management and board awareness of the risks associated with physical security and supply the Board with an annual update.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from auditors and regulators during reviews in respective area.
• Availability to respond to emergencies outside of working hours and flexibility to travel on short notice to address significant situations.
• Network with other banks or law enforcement for security issues and best practices.

• Complete annual training associated with job functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or information systems preferred or commensurate banking experience
• 5+ years financial services/banking experience required, including 3+ years experience in risk management and/or physical security.

Skills:

• A high level of interpersonal skills to communicate policies, procedures and objectives effectively to a diverse range of individuals.
• A high level of analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn advanced software systems.

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT #LI-POST
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