VP of Physical Security & Protective Services

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San Antonio, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R0014175

SWBC is seeking a talented individual to be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive enterprise-wide security strategy aligned with industry best practices. This position ensures the protection of personnel, facilities, assets, and information through the integration of physical security, executive protection, risk management, crisis response, and compliance programs. The VP leads and works by, with, and through cross-functional teams in conducting threat assessments, managing security technologies, and coordinating emergency preparedness and response.

The role requires demonstrated expertise in security principles and practices, business operations, investigations, personnel and physical security, information protection, and crisis management. Demonstrated experience ensuring adherence to globally recognized standards of professional security management is required. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring direct involvement in execution of operational security tasks and field activities.
*** Why you'll love this role:
*** If you're ready to apply your deep expertise in physical security, executive protection, and enterprise risk management to a high-impact leadership role, this is the opportunity for you. As Vice President of Physical Security and Protective Services, you’ll work alongside top-tier professionals in security, technology, and business operations within the financial services industry. This is a legitimate, hands-on security leadership role that will challenge every skill you’ve earned and likely demand the development of new ones.

The ceiling is high, the pace is fast, and the challenges are daily. You’ll help lead a mission-critical program that protects people, assets, and information across domestic and international locations, including executive and employee protection and crisis response initiatives.

This role offers the chance to shape and execute enterprise-wide strategies aligned with industry standards, while leveraging cutting-edge security technologies and intelligence. You’ll collaborate with law enforcement and global partners, mentor a multi-skilled team, and drive innovation in areas like travel security, emergency preparedness, and threat assessment. In addition, you must be able to show your work to internal and external auditors.

Our culture values empowerment, continuous improvement, and shared success. We work hard, support one another, and celebrate wins together. This is a serious position, for a serious candidate.
*** Essential duties include the following:
**** Leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide physical security and executive protection programs aligned with ASIS and ISO standards.
* Develops and implements security strategies tailored to the financial services industry, including fraud prevention, branch security, and protection of assets.
* Coordinates and oversees physical security operations in U.S. and international offices, including Monterrey, Mexico.
* Monitors global and regional threat intelligence to inform executive protection and travel security planning.
* Oversees physical security systems including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection.
* Oversees visitor control and reception operations, including entry control procedures and front desk security protocols.
* Manages personal protection, concierge services, and transportation security for executives and high-risk personnel.
* Oversees vehicle fleet management, including acceptable use policies, maintenance, and operational readiness.
* Directs executive protection operations including threat assessments, secure travel, and event security.
* Protects personnel and assets from threats including fraud, sabotage, robbery, arson, and industrial espionage.
* Implements procedures for handling, safekeeping, and destruction of sensitive or classified materials.
* Conducts and manages security risk assessments,…