ASSET PROTECTION SPECIALIST – ECR Full Time

Job Summary:

The Asset Protection Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering all aspects of the Bank’s Physical Security Programs and Safety. This position is responsible for the performance of all actions and functions pertaining physical security services and system’s maintenance, documentation, and coordination, of security services, directed by regulatory compliance and security loss control mitigation programs. Coordinate security maintenance services with providers for the proper care of security systems, and equipment to maintain the sustainability of operations for all responsible areas and buildings of First Bank (FB). Coordinate the schedule of periodical safety inspections of departments and branches to assure the compliance with security measurements and the institutions standards. The position is required under CFR 12 §326.8 (c) (2, 3), CFR 29 § 1902.3 (h), and the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard.  The Asset Protection Specialist supports confidential investigations of fraud, unauthorized transactions, identity thefts, robberies, and other criminal offenses. Processes subpoenas referred by government law and order agencies, including courts, as well as the subpoenas referred by the Legal Division. Supports the Corporate Security Manager with the evaluation, review, and answer of any audit related findings and reports pertaining physical security issues. Provides training of issues such as fire drills, fire incidents, earthquakes, hurricanes, and medical emergencies as required by the State laws to ensure the protection of life, values, and property. Will also impart training related to criminal acts such as robberies, break and entries, kidnappings, riots, extortions, and bomb threats.

Essential Responsibilities:     

• Develops, implements, upgrade and review security equipment technology for the protection of bank’s personnel, assets, and information; conducts system and equipment testing and monitoring to ensure security systems are operational, and in compliance with all bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.
• Audits and inspects security systems of the departments and branches.
• Assists in the coordination of bank’s security non-capital projects equipment purchase as well as the implementation of required services for the proper operation and sustainability of current or new security systems and services for the business.  
• Responds through service suppliers’ coordination for emergency repairs of hardware and software of critical programing failure.
• Completes the review and actualizations of Access Control, Video Surveillance, Loss Prevention, Services and Business Continuity policies and procedures in accordance with institution’s policies and guidelines.
• Develops new physical security guidelines and instructions as required. Schedules periodical reviews of departments’ security devices data bases to assure compliance with physical security equipment parameters and regulatory institutions standards.
• Provides recommendations on audit findings and deviations.
• Coordinates all maintenance services required for the proper operation and maintenance of existent or new security equipment’s for First Bank’s departments, and new constructions, remodeling projects, and branches relocations or movements.
• Files and maintains operational documentation such as inspections reports related to security equipment’s, security services and maintenance services documentation such as; Logs, Registers, video retention, deletion of ID badges for employment termination, perform corrective actions as per audit and inspections findings; prepares monthly statistics reports of services to customers, access control security systems review, and deviation of security systems as well as safety events and inspections.
• Maintains Key Control database and inventory and monitors the Key Control program.
• Provides protection, access control and security in special activities of the Bank. and outsource internal customers.
• Coordinates emergency evacuation drills and exercises, as well as, responds to crisis incidents either man made or any unavoidable natural catastrophe; revise procedures and implement changes updates and recommendations on this area.
• Supports with confidential investigations of fraud, unauthorized transactions, identity thefts, robberies, and other criminal offenses.
• Testifies and validates in court anything pertaining to criminal acts in representation of the institution and subsidiaries.
• Processes subpoenas referred by government law and order agencies, including courts, as well as the subpoenas referred by the Legal Division.
• Establishes and maintains professional relations with Federal Agencies and Security Agencies and provides them with assistance with cases related to the Institution.
• Prepares preliminary reports about investigations or tasked performed as to be discussed with the Corporate Security Manager prior to submission.
• Conducts trainings about Security & Safety and prevention to new hires.
• Coordinates with Human Resources and Internal Audit Departments whenever there are employees involved in investigations.
• Brings supports when robberies and criminal activities occur in the Institution.
• Assists the Corporate Security Manager with the coordination of security physical searches.
• Evaluates, examines and processes, by the security system, pictures and videos required by law and order agencies. 

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other tasks as requested by the Corporate Security Manager.
• Participates on special projects as requested.

Independence of Judgment:
The independence of Judgment is related to the identification and definition of new problems of moderate complexity as well as to the continuous analysis of specialized and complex matters.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Impact of Errors:

Errors on this job may affect activities and operations of other departments and external service as well as noncompliance performance with regulatory entities.

Competencies:

• Banking policies and regulations knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Write, speak, and comprehend English as well as interpretation of technical specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Job requires sitting through long periods of time working on a computer, using the phone, and revising documentation. Reasonable accommodations might be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, and hearing. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to sit regularly and use full hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk.  May be required to lift and or move boxes or packages not exceeding 20 pounds in weight. Incumbent on this position may be able to work extended hours to perform his or her duties.

Work Environment:
Employees on this job work 60 % in an office environment with a comfortable room temperature, good lighting, and quiet conditions and 40% of inspection work on the field.

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, with at least two years of experience in physical security and/or safety is required for this job. Knowledge of Security Equipment systems (CCTV, access control, alarms), regulatory compliance, and banking security standards preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification preferred but not required. The incumbent must be able to travel, perform 24/7 vigilance and have a valid driver’s license.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not indented to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified.  The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.  

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