Mercantile Bank · 23 hours ago
Safety and Security Officer
Grand Rapids,MI,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMercantile Bank is committed to providing a secure environment for its customers and employees. The Safety and Security Officer will lead and manage critical safety and security operations, ensuring effective collaboration with various departments while developing and maintaining a comprehensive physical security strategy.
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Responsibilities
Provide enterprise leadership and hands-on management of the Bank's physical security, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness programs
Oversees safety and security operations for all Bank facilities and remote locations statewide/regionwide
Manages internal security staff and vendors (guard services, access control, alarm, and video providers)
Partners closely with Facilities, IT, HR, Operations, and Risk
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive physical security/safety leadership (preferably in banking or financial services with multi-site responsibility)
Demonstrated experience with access control alarms, video platforms, and guard force management
Strong leadership, vendor management, and project management skills
Proven ability to lead during incidents and to coordinate with public safety agencies
Efficient and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
High attention to detail and organization skills
Prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
Function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to make decisions considering all stakeholders
Preferred
Advanced degree or relevant certifications (CPP, PSP, CBCP, CHPA or equivalent)
Experience integrating physical security with business continuity and crisis communications
Familiarity with FFIEC guidance, OSHA requirements and state banking safety expectations
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Bonus opportunities
Best-in-class benefit options
Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation
Sick time
11 paid holidays
Generous 401k match of 5%
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
IVF and adoption assistance
Zero-interest loans for fitness equipment and business attire
Discounted bank services
Employee stock purchase plan
529 savings plans
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Legal protection
Exceptional training and development opportunities
Encouragement to connect with community through volunteer opportunities
Company
Mercantile Bank
Mercantile Bank of Michigan was founded in 1997 by Directors and Bankers who firmly believe that customers, employees, and the communities they live in, are best served by financial institutions with local roots.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$90MKey Investors
U.S. Bancorp
2025-12-24Post Ipo Debt
2022-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $15M
2021-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $75M
Leadership Team
Michael Price
CEO
Chuck Christmas
EVP - Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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