Physical Security Officer

For The Life You Choose, A Career to Match….

Here at Norway Savings Bank, we strive to create a positive, team-based culture that leverages each person’s unique gifts and strengths and offers the support to achieve great things. A place where your unique being shines through.

If this sounds exciting to you, we would love to have you on our team!

Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for protecting people, investigating complex situations, and finding practical solutions?

Do you enjoy taking ownership of important initiatives while building strong relationships with people across an organization?

If so, this could be a great opportunity to join our team as our Physical Security Officer.

Stepping into this highly visible role, you’ll take the lead in overseeing and continually enhancing the Bank’s Physical Security Program, helping ensure the safety and security of our employees, customers, visitors, facilities and assets.  Serving as the Bank’s primary contact for fraud investigations, you’ll take an active role in researching, responding, and managing requests involving legal documentation.  As a trusted partner throughout the organization, you’ll also work collaboratively with Senior Leadership, Branch and Department Managers, and teams across Retail Administration, Deposit Operations, BSA/AML, Facilities, Information Security, and Human Resources.  You’ll also collaborate with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and outside vendors to ensure security risks are appropriately identified, addressed and communicated.

Success in this role means bringing a thoughtful, proactive, and practical approach to both physical security and fraud prevention- balancing safety, regulatory requirements, operational needs, and cost-effective solutions. 

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, playing an essential role in identifying potential risks, strengthening security practices, and protecting our people and the communities we serve.

What You’ll Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience in physical security, facilities law enforcement, military security, loss prevention or other related field an asset.
• Experience working in a bank, credit union, financial institution or other environment with multiple locations and controlled access an asset.
• Attainment of CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) highly encouraged. 
• Strong general banking experience to include banking regulations, specifically security and compliance regulations, especially physical security expectations and physical security related federal and state laws.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state agency security requirements.  Thorough understanding of bank policies and procedures.
• Must have strong written communications skills, including letter and report writing ability.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, the use of a serviceable automobile that is properly registered and proper liability automobile insurance as required by state law.
• Must be able to communicate clearly by telephone, with good listening ability and skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work flow, have good attention to detail, and handle multiple jobs.

Benefits:

• 160 hours of paid time off per year, increasing with longevity
• 48 hours of paid sick time per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Top tier full insurance benefits
• 401K with exceptional employer matching and contributions
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Employer HSA contributions
• Comprehensive Wellness Program with access to complimentary Heath Coaches, on-site fitness rooms, and monetary incentives for reaching your wellness goals
• Valued work-life balance
• A hands-on team that is committed to the growth and success of our employees

Pay: Starting at $72,200 with flexibility commensurate with experience.

 Working Conditions:

Physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards. Minimal physical effort required; normally seated with freedom of movement on a regular basis; handling of light materials and supplies.

**External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or who become disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.**