Description
The Physical Security Specialist III provides experienced operational support in administering physical security plans and procedures that protect personnel, facilities, and organizational assets. This position applies a strong understanding of standard security practices to resolve varied situations, supports business resilience activities, and ensures physical security operations are executed in alignment with established policies, regulations, and safety requirements.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Execute and support physical security operations that protect personnel, property, and facilities, including access control, incident response, and loss prevention activities.
- Apply established security procedures and exercise judgment to address situations that require evaluation beyond routine tasks.
- Monitor security systems, processes, and daily activities to ensure compliance with required codes, regulations, and internal standards.
- Assist with business resilience and disaster preparedness activities, including readiness support, documentation, and operational follow‑through.
- Investigate security incidents and operational issues, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to support effective security operations and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate security records, reports, and documentation related to incidents, inspections, and operational requirements.
- Provide guidance and on‑the‑job support to less experienced staff, promoting consistent application of security procedures.
Typical Scope:
- Has a board understanding of standard processes and common exceptions. Recognizes patterns in recurring issues and applies appropriate solutions. Exercises judgment within defined procedures.
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues in accordance with established policy and procedures. Problems are varied and require analysis and fact finding.
- Typically receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments. Works under limited supervision. May train others on the team.
Education & Experience:
- Required Education:High school diploma and/or specialized certification
- Required Experience:2 - 4 years of relevant experience
Qualifications & Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in physical security, corporate security, facilities protection, or a related operational support role.
- Solid working knowledge of physical security procedures, systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work independently on moderately complex issues while following established guidelines and processes.
- Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and sound judgment in operational situations.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
- Certification/License:
Work Environment & Conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Ability to travel infrequently (less than 10% of the time)
- Abilitytoremainstationary(sittingorstanding)foratleast50%oftimeworked
- Mustbeabletocommunicateeffectivelyinpersonandviadigitalplatformswithotheremployees,members, and third-party vendors
- Capableofoperatingappropriateofficeequipmentrequiredforemployeeproductivity,includinguseof keyboards
- Possesstheabilitytofunctionindependently
- Ability to lift up to a minimum of 10 lbs. (maybe more for some roles)
- Rolemayrequireextendedhoursduringpeakperiods(e.g.,fiscalclose,audits, etc.)
Location & Hybrid Expectations:
- On-Site Work Environment at the Marlborough Operations Center with occasional travel to support the security program along with on call rotations.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested.
- Complies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements.
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Employees are eligible for: • Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)
Employment Statements:First Tech is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you're applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiters@firsttechfed.com and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.