Physical Security Manager

You’re an experienced physical security professional who understands how to protect people, assets, and facilities across a distributed organization. You combine strong technical expertise in physical security systems with a practical, risk-based approach to program management. You are comfortable taking ownership, coordinating across teams, and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment. If you thrive in a hands-on role that blends operations, risk, and security system oversight, this role is for you.

The Physical Security Manager is responsible for First Western’s physical security program, including access control, surveillance systems, and alarm monitoring. This role protects the bank’s people, assets, and facilities through the implementation of effective security controls and timely response to physical security incidents. The position ensures proper operation and maintenance of security systems, oversight of high-risk assets such as ATMs and cash, and coordination with internal teams and external security vendors. It also supports compliance with applicable regulatory and internal physical security requirements.

• →Lead administration of physical access controls, including keycard provisioning, deactivation, alarm code management, and coordination of physical lock systems.
• →Oversee surveillance, alarm, and related security systems to ensure proper operation, maintenance, monitoring, and timely escalation of physical security events.
• →Manage physical security systems and infrastructure across bank locations, including cameras, alarms, ATMs, and drive-through security equipment.
• →Coordinate response to physical security incidents, including robbery, burglary, larceny, unauthorized access, and other physical security events.
• →Oversee protection and control of physical assets, including safekeeping of currency and negotiable instruments within applicable areas of responsibility.
• →Conduct physical security risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements through documentation, control monitoring, and audit support.
• →Coordinate and manage third-party security vendors and support physical security policies, procedures, and employee awareness training.

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in a physical security role; financial services, public company/multi-industry operations.
• Strong expertise in access control, surveillance, alarm, and ATM security technologies.
• Experience managing incidents, vendors, and operational security programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

At First Western Trust, we’re more than just a financial institution—we’re a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence, innovation, and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect, grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh, effective ways.

We celebrate each other’s successes, welcome new ideas, and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients, communities, and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset, act with urgency and accountability, and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and respect. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate, communicate openly, and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do what’s right—always.

If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

Learn more at myfw.com or email Talent.Management@myfw.com. 

First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. For accommodation requests, please contact Talent.Management@myfw.com.