Who We Are: Brown Brothers Harriman is a privately-held financial institution that has been a thought leader and solutions provider for almost 200 years. While 'standard banks' offer retail services to millions of individuals, such as savings accounts and mortgages; BBH serves the most sophisticated individuals and institutions with expertise in Private Banking, Investment Management, and Investor Services. Our cross functional, global teams provide our clients with leading insight and expertise throughout our 17 locations around the world. Since 2012, our Krakow location has been a growing business center with a global reach, delivering excellence in operations, client service and technology.
Why BBH? Over the years, we have been fortunate to forge relationships with companies, institutions, families and individuals who appreciate our integrity, perspective, sense of partnership and long-term perspective. The loyalty we earn from our clients comes from two things: the quality of our people and the culture of our firm. We attract and invest in the best people in the industry, rewarding teamwork, innovation and above all, client satisfaction. As a BBH professional, your career path is yours to define. We hire bright, self-starters, educate them on our client‘s needs, provide the framework and tools to succeed—then give them the freedom to excel. We take pride in our ability to retain our best employees by giving them constant opportunities to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and move into new challenges. Most importantly, we encourage you to be yourself and have fun.
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The Security Operations Sr. Specialist is the primary point of contact for all operational security matters for Brown Brothers Harriman in Krakow, Poland. The Security Operations Sr. Specialist is the primary source of security technical expertise, and assistance to Krakow staff, and management teams for both strategic and day-to-day security operations. This role will independently manage the daily security operations and escalate to the European Security Manager as needed. Specific duties will vary but there will be a key focus on using BBH Global Security procedures as well as the security industry’s best practices to mitigate risk and protect the Firm’s assets and personnel.
Responsibilities
Physical Security:
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Serves as a main point of contact for security matters in Krakow office
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Coordinates and manages security access control systems for the Firm’s Krakow Office
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Investigates and documents all security incidents that impact the Firm and its staff and recommends action needed to mitigate future occurrences
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Works with the Health and Safety Specialist to ensure building meets health and life safety and security requirements
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If needed - provides security awareness training to staff
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Contacts security vendors to provide coverage for special events, Human Resources and as directed by the European Security Manager.
Security System Maintenance and Reporting:
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Maintains Kantech/CCURE 9000 Security Access Control Systems and CCTV
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Ensures all security equipment is functioning properly - initiate preventive & corrective maintenance as needed
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Works closely with security technology vendors
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Prepares Security Incident reports for European Security manager as needed
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Ensures that employees, vendors and contractors are utilizing the security access request database to prevent any unauthorized access into secure areas of the Firm
General Administration:
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Provides assistance for emergency response and planning
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Monitors and manages Security Access Request Database requests
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Actively participates in security and relevant services meetings
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Produces and administers all access card issuance for the Krakow Office.
Qualifications
Education level and/or relevant experience(s):
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BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience
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Position requires two to four years of security management experience in multi facility operations.
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European or Policja Law enforcement or experience preferred.
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Excellent written and oral communication presentation, leadership, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and skills (general and technical):
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Familiarity with Fire, Health & Safety regulations
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Verbal and written English skills required
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Lotus Notes.
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Analytical skills with experience in conflict resolution
Other requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training, physical or mental abilities required):
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Should have knowledge and ability to operate CCURE 9000 access control systems and maintenance of electronic security systems
