- Company Name
- Synovus
- Job Title
- Director, Safety & Security
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Director, Safety & Security
**Role Summary:** Oversees enterprise-wide safety and security programs, integrating physical, cyber, and facilities security to protect personnel, assets, and operations while aligning with risk management and business objectives.
**Expectations:** Develop and execute cross-functional security strategies, manage compliance with regulations, lead risk-based decision-making, and ensure operational continuity through crisis management.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Optimize security programs to align with business footprint, risk appetite, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with legal, risk, cyber, and executive teams to implement enterprise security policies.
- Design and enhance access control, surveillance, perimeter security, and emergency response systems.
- Conduct risk assessments, threat analysis, and incident investigations to mitigate safety and security risks.
- Manage security operations centers (24/7/365 monitoring, response, and escalation protocols).
- Maintain partnerships with law enforcement, agencies, and private security for threat collaboration.
- Supervise security technology procurement, maintenance, and vendor performance.
- Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
- Train teams on safety protocols, crisis response, and threat awareness.
- Monitor program effectiveness using KPIs, budgets, and risk reporting.
**Required Skills:**
- Strategic security planning and risk management.
- Cross-functional collaboration with executive teams.
- Regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, safety standards).
- Security operations center oversight.
- Emergency management and business continuity planning.
- Vendor and budget management.
- Threat intelligence and incident response.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Preferred certifications: PMP (Project Management), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).