Physical Security Administrator-Lincoln, RI, Boston, Yorktown NY

About Brookline Bancorp

Brookline Bancorp, Inc. is a multi-bank holding company for Brookline Bank and Bank Rhode Island and their subsidiaries. Headquartered in Boston, MA, the Company has $11 billion in assets and branches throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. As a commercially-focused financial institution, the Company, through its banks, offers a wide range of commercial, business and retail banking services, including a full complement of cash management products, on-line banking services, consumer and residential loans and investment services designed to meet the financial needs of small-to mid-sized businesses and retail customers. The Company also provides equipment financing through its Eastern Funding and Macrolease Corporation subsidiaries.

What is Brookline Bancorp's most valuable asset? Our employees! That's why we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits which includes a matching 401k. We pride ourselves on hiring candidates that embrace our Core Four values: adaptability, accountability, leadership, and teamwork. Brookline Bancorp provides a great working environment that offers opportunities for advancement.

Principle Objective:

The Physical Security Administrator oversees and manages all aspects of physical security for the Company and is responsible for establishing the vision and strategic direction of each bank's physical security programs in compliance with the provisions of the Bank Protection Act. This includes development of comprehensive security strategies and procedures, maintaining regulatory and legislative compliance and implementing programs to ensure the protection of the bank's employees, customers, visitors, and company assets.

NOTE This position can be based in Lincoln, RI, Boston, MA, Yorktown Heights, NY or Ipswich, MA.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage security operations for each bank's ATM's, retail branches, administrative locations and respond to workplace instances.

• Respond and investigate security emergencies including robberies, burglaries, assaults, vagrancy etc.

• Ensure each bank adherence to Federal Reserve Board Regulation H, Section 208.61, Bank Security Procedures.

• Develop, implement and administer security policies, procedures and protocols to protect the Company's employees, customers and assets.

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to security and repairs.

• Coordinate the installation, maintenance and monitoring of electronic security systems, including alarms, card/fob access, surveillance cameras, dye packs and access control system.

• Develop and manage budgets for security and certain facilities management activities, including forecasting expenses, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare a Security Program evaluation and compliance report to the Board of Directors at least annually.

• Develop, administer and deliver security training programs involving front office and visitor security, and specialized training programs for executives, and managers as needed.

• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with law enforcement officers at all levels and security professionals from other financial institutions and fraud groups in areas where employees and customers are located.

• Assist with physical security regulatory examinations, internal audits and other tasks as assigned.

• Stay informed about changes in security technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements related to security and fraud.

• Maintain working knowledge of all types of bank fraud and the dispute process along with the ability to work with other financial institutions and law enforcement on fraudulent cases.

• Assist with investigations involving fraud from all payment channels, including checks, wires, debit cards and ACH's etc.

• Coordinate annual New York ATM inspections and working with administrative services to correct any deficiencies noted;

Job Specifications (Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required)

• Five to seven years of similar or related experience within a banking environment.

• Excellent prioritizing, time management and multi-tasking skills a must

• Exceptional quality and integrity of work produced within tight deadlines

• Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines and deal with sensitive information and handle problem resolution.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to work with multiple levels of the organization and law enforcement.

• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive innovative strategies and implement them in a timely, effective manner.

• Comprehensive understanding of products, services and transaction processing channels within a financial institution.

• Experience in all facets of Fraud Prevention.

• Professional certification such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) desirable.

• Ability to travel within the Company's footprint

Behavioral Skills

Consistently demonstrate behaviors associated with Brookline Bancorp's Core Four values: adaptability, accountability, leadership, and teamwork.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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