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Physical Security Director

Truist
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jan 2026

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Physical Security Director implements overall security strategy, policies, and standards to ensure the physical safety of all visitors, teammates, or clients to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Is responsible for the leadership and strategic planning of the Physical Security Professional team. Establishes direction, individual goals and team goals related to the deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of life safety and physical security technology programs such as training, awareness, emergency management, security officer management, intrusion alarms, access control, video surveillance, and visitor management.

***This role is on-site 5 days a week***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.  

  • Responsible for the enterprise-wide physical security program, to include crime prevention and post incident risk review and remediation for all Truist facilities.  

  • Direct long-range planning to ensure development of personnel, equipment, systems, and security resources in a manner consistent with the business unit and corporate goals. 

  • Lead deployment of Humanitarian Aid for teammates and communities in support Truist value of caring.

  • Oversee deployment of resources and teammates in support of Physical Security Incident playbook in response to major or crisis type incidents.  

  • Manage a team of direct reports focused on electronic security, physical security, and life safety operations.   

  • Manage business partnerships with cross-functional internal departments and external security resources. Build rapport and remain connected within all levels of the corporation by establishing an environment of trust and mutual respect. 

  • Support and participate in the corporate CERT program at the time of critical events to ensure the safety and security of all teammates and bank assets.

  • Mentor teammates to assist with achieving their career goals, training opportunities, personal development and job satisfaction. 

  • Lead a team on security risk evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and implement measures through external and internal business partners to mitigate loss and liability. 

  • Provide direction to the corporation on physical security, policy and procedures, equipment design, integration and compliance.   

  • Oversee successful implementation of security deliverables in accordance with company, industry standards and applicable laws.   

  • Make decisions about priorities and adapts plans to meet service, operational, and budget challenges.   

  • Interpret internal and external business challenges and implement best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

  • Act as a subject matter expert to auditors and regulators for physical security processes and standards. 

  • Lead the redesign and modernization of the physical security program, ensuring alignment with Truist’s risk management and compliance standards.

  • Launch and oversee a preventive risk assessment program, including the use of risk assessment software and delivery of actionable risk reports and mitigation plans.

  • Direct comprehensive security audits, overt penetration tests, and scenario-based drills to proactively identify and address vulner

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