Tactical Asset Protection Officer (TAPO) Northwest Region in Lincoln

About NCR Atleos

NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self‑service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.

Department: Global Security Operations

Reports To: National Security Manager UK

Location: Northwest Region (Merseyside, Lancashire or Manchester preferable)

Grade: 8

Salary: £34,000 p/a

Role Purpose: The Tactical Asset Protection Officer (TAPO) is responsible for conducting risk assessments, implementing target hardening measures, responding to security incidents, and ensuring the protection of high‑value assets and business operations. This role requires proactive engagement with law enforcement, internal stakeholders, and industry bodies to mitigate threats and maintain compliance with security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Surveys & Risk Assessments: Complete site surveys and risk assessments promptly for new and existing estate locations. Ensure Global Security Operations minimum standards are met or exceeded. Recommend and implement target hardening measures. Conduct cash limit reviews and liaise with Cash Planning teams.
• Incident & Attack Reporting: Attend attacked customer premises as a liaison for Global Security Operations team. Gather critical information (crime reference numbers, police officer details, images). Assist police investigations and provide necessary support and ongoing liaison. Complete Statements of Loss (MG11) for law enforcement.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with police forces, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Ensure timely updates to both the business and law enforcement on ongoing investigations. Represent the company at industry meetings (e.g., SaferCash).
• Project Work: Identify and recommend security improvements to protect the estate. Oversee installation of security upgrades in high‑risk locations. Provide updates to management on project progress and risk mitigation measures. Proactively implement target hardening and future‑proofing strategies.
• Knowledge Development: Stay informed on industry best practices, CIT and ATM crime trends, and emerging security technologies. Research and evaluate new security products and solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Support colleagues with project work and share best practices. Exchange relevant intelligence (e.g., cross‑border offences).
• Training & Compliance: Complete all mandatory training (e.g., Tiger Kidnap, Risk Assessment). Maintain knowledge of internal processes and compliance requirements.
• Staff Cover (occasional): Manage ATM attack notifications and Global Security Mailboxes. Coordinate emergency responses, including collection, de‑cash, or guarding options. Cover of TAPO regions during leave or sickness.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:

• Full, clean driving license (maximum 6 penalty points).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• High security awareness and ability to identify improvement opportunities.
• General ATM industry knowledge (advantageous).
• Ability to improve departmental practices and processes.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working patterns.
• High integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO Statement: NCR Atleos is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job‑related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

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