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Job Description
The Physical Security Lead (PSL) works within the larger Global Corporate Security and Investigations team to oversee the physical security program for a complex 24/7 operation center located in the Chennai region. The PSL ensures a safe and secure operating environment for company employees, protects company assets, and serves as the local subject manner expert in safety and security best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and direction to contract security staff.
- Ensure employee transportation program includes security in accordance with local regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Coordinate with technology teams and vendors to ensure appropriate electronic security equipment placement, repair, and maintenance.
- Respond to physical security incidents. Properly document actions taken and identify opportunities to mitigate risks.
- Liaison and build strong working relationships with local law enforcement and peer corporate security organizations.
- Conduct security risk assessments.
- Attend meetings, develop presentations, and speak to employees about safety and security related questions or concerns.
- Escalate security risks or incidents that threaten employee safety or business operations to senior management.
- Aid other corporate security teams (access control, intelligence, security control center) with information and tasks.
- Assist in coordinating security plans for executive visits.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
- Typically, more than three years of applicable experience.
- Fluent verbal and written communication in both English and Hindi/Tamil languages.
- Must be willing to work first or second shift and remain available for after-hours on-call responsibilities.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Strong understanding of local laws and regulations on employer safety and security responsibilities.
- Post secondary education related to law enforcement, security management, risk management or related areas.
- Hands-on experience with physical security technologies and guard force operations.
- Demonstrated experience engaging law enforcement for partnerships/investigations.
- Experience working with multiple organizational levels, cross-functional business lines, and with a geographically disbursed team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in times of crisis and during incidents.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret intelligence and information sharing, and incorporate that information into project planning, incident response, and related physical security initiatives.
- Certified Protection Processional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Associate Protection Professional (APP), or similar industry certification preferred.
- Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
This is an U.S. Bancorp India posting. U.S. Bancorp India is a part of the U.S. Bank family.
