Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:
Manages a regional team or programs responsible for or related to physical security, life safety, threat management, technical security, or intelligence analysis. Ensures consistent application of professional best practices in administering these programs. Plans and organizes resources to achieve the group's goals and objectives. Coordinates the identification and reporting of significant issues and develops recommendations to senior management to protect the company's people, assets and brand. Maintains close business relationships with all lines of business in the region, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly understood and issues/concerns are escalated appropriately. May be an experienced Protective Services Manager that is responsible for overseeing large-scale programs or key business partner relationships on behalf of the Protective Services organization. May also directly support the SOACC Intelligence & Analysis Director and manage a team of analysts for a large geographical area. Provides solutions to highly complex security problems having long range impact. Manages major projects, or segments of complex functions. Administers the Intelligence & Analysis team, providing education, awareness, implementation, and incident response. Ensures compliance with the Federal Bank Protection Act and other applicable federal, state and local regulations, laws and ordinances. Develops and maintains effective, active working relationships with primary clients, strategic business partners and team members and actively fosters an environment of teamwork. Provides leadership, directly or through influence, to meet all objectives of the Intelligence & Analysis program and to address unplanned events. Works closely with law enforcement, and industry counterparts to proactively pool resources, and share intelligence. Has demonstrated experience in analytical thinking/problem solving and has superior writing and communication skills and strong time management, organization, and decision making ability. Works to formulate habitual and proactive reporting, briefings and assessments for management and/or internal customers, maintaining the focus of products on the realized or potential impact to BAC Associates, facilities, or operations. Skilled in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another varying in nature depending on workload. Is on-call 24/7 to support the team as needed during crisis/security related events.

Skills:

• Crisis Management
• Critical Thinking
• Customer and Client Focus
• Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Facilities Management
• Facility Security Management
• Issue Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Operations Management
• Executive Presence
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking

Major Events Security creates a safe and secure business environment, that reflects Bank of America’s Values, through the professional delivery of effective, physical security and safety related services for senior management, employees, clients, guests and other stakeholders in support of bank or third party sponsored events and meetings around the world.

Manages the health, safety and physical security of all attendees at Bank of America sponsored or hosted events. Will be responsible for developing and implementing security plans and protocols for events, ensuring the safety of clients and associates. Ensures proper screening/vetting procedures are implemented for all event guests.

Will manage projects and assessments associated with the security of the event. Travels in advance of the event commencing and performs detailed security surveys for all identified locations, making the necessary contacts and arrangements to ensure guest safety. Will be responsible for analyzing and identifying potential threats through extensive monitoring and analysis of multiple platforms.

Maintains close working relationship with all lines of business supporting Major Events, working directly with Intelligence, Executive Protection and Protective Services. Must be able to identify and react to security situations 24/7 that may occur during events. Works closely with event planners, local law enforcement and venue partners.

Extensive hours on feet; Typical day for investor and internal management conferences is 14–15 hrs./day for consecutive days.

Able to respond to all medical situations. Major Events Security Manager could be first on scene and required to perform first responder duties. Must be able to manage ongoing incidents, medical conditions and / or event investigations during the event. This is in addition to event oversight responsibilities with planner, event staff, additional security and venue. Have to be able to recognize priorities and what may be handled when you return to your room at the conclusion of day.

Responsibilities:

Security Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive security plans for each event, including risk assessments, security staffing requirements, and emergency response strategies.

Team Management: Select, train, and supervise security personnel. Ensure all security professionals are fully briefed on their responsibilities and the specifics of each event.

Coordination with External Agencies:  Work closely with local law enforcement, emergency services, and private security firms to ensure a coordinated approach to event security.

Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all security activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Stay updated with the latest in security technology and procedures to enhance safety measures.

Incident Management: Serve as the primary contact for all security-related incidents. Lead the resolution with minimal disruption to the event, and ensure Security Leadership maintains awareness.

Required Qualification:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in security management role
• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written) and be able to interact with internal customers/leadership and external partners.
• Proven experience in managing teams and coordinating with private security and law enforcement agencies.
• Critical thinking under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated/self-starter.
• Influencer – Must have the ability to interact and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, influencing decisions on appropriate security resources.
• Adaptability
• Durability
• Solid Computer Skills – working with MS Office suite.
• Must be able to respond to matters and issues off regular work hours.
• Problem Solver – Must have the ability to solve problems to ensure sufficient security and safety strategies are applied.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Desired Qualifications:

• AED/CPR/ First Responder Certified. Not required at time of hire but must obtain within 6 months of hiring.
• CPP, PSP, or similar certification
• Law Enforcement / Intelligence / Military / Event Security Background

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40