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Responsibility Summary :          

Maintain a safe and secure environment by assisting in the development and implementation of the firm's security plan, to include:​​​​

• Lead the 24/7 Global Security Services/Security Control Center team as a leader of associates.


• Development, leadership, management, and fulfillment of area associates. Actively participates in self-development.


• Development and communication of security topics, initiatives, processes and programs that encourage use of preventative behaviors and increase associate, visitor, and client awareness.


• Preparation of dashboards and reports for trending and analysis of data to keep the organization informed, improve performance and ensure efficient use of resources.


• Development of strong contract programs and vendor relationships; establish standards of work, ensure effective training, develop clear stretch objectives, monitor performance and provide feedback for improvement.


• Protection of people and property through use of security systems; coordination of new installations and construction projects; liaison with service receivers; implementation of preventative maintenance programs, test & inspection and repair programs and software management.


• Investigation and consulting services to protect the branch and home offices; document and investigate crimes and incidents and recover assets; consult with home office and branch leaders and associates on security issues; assess risk and develop plans to mitigate threats and act as liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement.


• May manage and implement, in whole or in part, the firm's Life Safety program, to include: recruitment, issuance of equipment, training, communications, drills and performance measurement.


• Provide expertise to others and be a subject matter expert.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism.  Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
What Experience & Functional/Technical Skills You'll Need:

• 5-years of relative experience with increasing levels of responsibility


• Experience as a people leader


• Knowledge of Security Management and the Security field is required


• Expertise in written and verbal communications


• Must have significant knowledge acquired through previous experience, certification or specialized training in Security operations, systems administration, investigations, communications, emergency management and/or life safety.


• Though broad knowledge of security systems is not required, knowledge of security systems and their working relationship with network and information systems is preferred.

• College degree preferred; bachelor's degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Communications, or related field


• GSOC leadership experience preferred


• 5 years of experience as a people leader