Security & Safety Specialist Job Listing at Travis Credit Union in Vacaville, CA (Job ID oepNvfwF)

Description

Summary: Travis Credit Union (TCU) Security & Safety Specialist primary responsibility is to ensure that TCU's facilities and assets are secure and safe for both employees and members.  As a result of the execution of purposely designed programs that encompasses safety, training, inspections, investigations and the administration of physical security needs, the credit union is positioned to support its community and employee engagement programs and services in a secure and safe manner.   Profile: 

• Supports the implementation and administration of security and safety programs for all credit union facilities consistent with state and federal regulations and industry practices.
• Develops security and safety best practices, resulting in providing advisory guidance to support projects and areas of concern.
• Supports and implements all credit union safety and security policies, procedures and programs, including but not limited to:  security systems, facility access control, assistance with loss investigations (fraud, embezzlement, robbery, ATMs, other threats, and property crimes), and onsite safety.
• Assesses and promotes safe working conditions to reduce/eliminate work place accidents and health hazards in compliance with OSHA regulations. 

• Prepares required reports, supporting documentation and notes associated with safety and security evaluations.

• Collaborates cross functionally to outline and implement training programs regarding employee safety procedures, accident prevention and security, inclusive of production of education materials.
• Periodically presents corporate and branch training on safety and loss prevention procedures including robbery, bomb threat, kidnap/hostage, fire evacuation, emergency procedures, etc.
• Provide support in most all TCU investigations involving employees, members and assets.
• May act as a TCU liaison with local law enforcement agencies in each facility's jurisdiction to assist business units with evidence and details needed for thorough criminal investigations.
• Assists in the preservation of evidence, i.e., videos, photos, reports, data, and other related elements for investigative needs.
• Communicates findings of any investigation to affected management leadership levels.
• Communicates any threats and safety concerns to management leadership levels for affected branch locations.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Skills:

• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirement, evacuation procedures, investigative techniques, as well as federal and state laws which apply to bank and/or credit union crime.
• Must maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Investigative experience with fraud, theft, robbery, embezzlement and/or related crimes.
• Working knowledge relating to the application and operation of security systems.
• Self-starter, perform well under tight deadlines, requires minimal supervision in completing tasks and objectives.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making techniques; provides solutions for consideration.
• Service oriented and team player.
• Has the ability to be flexible and employ discretion.
• Is empathetic when engaging with employees and members; consistently demonstrates trust, respect, and genuine concern.
• Continuous learner.
• Excellent situational awareness skills; properly assesses aspects of both routine and complex situations. Quickly determine and employ appropriate course of action.
• Effectively negotiates with vendors to service physical security systems, such as alarm and camera systems.
• Vendor management service experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to professionally interact with all levels of staff, vendors and law enforcement agencies. 

  Reporting and Requirements by Level  

• Associate Security & Safety Specialist
• Reports directly to the Supervisor/Manager, Security & Safety.
• HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree or Certified Professional Training in related field is desired.
• Minimum 1 year of previous professional security or law enforcement experience.

• Security & Safety Specialist
  • Reports directly to the Supervisor/Manager, Security & Safety.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree or Certified Professional Training in related field is desired.
  • Minimum 3 years of law enforcement or related experience; or minimum 2 years Corporate Security experience in a financial institute.
  • Experience operating and managing special security systems.
    
• Senior Security & Safety Specialist 
  • Reports directly to the Supervisor/Manager, Security & Safety.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree or Certified Professional Training in related field is desired.
  • Minimum 3 years work related experience in Corporate Security or similar position.
  • Minimum 3 years of law enforcement experience.
  • Experience operating and managing special security systems.
  • Project management experience a plus.

  Starting salary is commensurate with experience. In addition to our competitive benefits, this opportunity with Travis Credit Union has a range of:  

• Associate Security & Safety Specialist – Grade 10: $24.82/hour - $30.66/hour
• Security & Safety Specialist - Grade 12: $29.70/hour - $36.69/hour
• Sr. Security & Safety Specialist - Grade 15: $38.59/hour - $47.67/hour

Our compensation philosophy is based on several factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.  At Travis Credit Union, our priority is that our employees and their loved ones are provided with a Total Rewards program that ensures their health and welfare safety which allows our employees to focus on the financial welfare of our members and the credit unions objectives.  As such, Travis Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees, including competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings, employee performance incentive plan, merit increases, 401(k) program with immediately vested employer match, generous holiday and vacation policy, and extensive TCU specific perks like employee loan and credit card discounts!    Travis Credit Union is an Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status #traviscu  

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