Bank Security Institute

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Bank Security Institute

Aug 12 - Aug 14, 2025 | In-Person Institute

Ensure the physical safety of your bank, staff, and customers. Cover everything from the basics of bank security to some situations you may not have even prepared for.

Learn to address security situations through interactive sessions and discussions that will inspire new ideas and challenge you to look at security from a new perspective.

To earn the Certified Community Bank Security Officer (CCBSO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam. If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what is required of the security officer with regulation H, the supervision of staff, and the training requirements for staff.

  • Sharpen your observation skills and detect potential threats in events happening around you.

  • Distinguish body language in a confrontation and proactively address verbal and potentially physical confrontations.

  • Identify the warning signs a person might show when embezzling.

  • Recognize the dos and don’ts as it relates to speaking with the media.

  • Outline the key steps to take in preparing your bank and staff in the event of a robbery.

  • Identify physical security enhancements you can make to improve security at your bank.

  • Understand the methodology required to solve a case using a scientific approach.

  • Recognize when you have a crime scene.

  • Understand the components of conducting an interview after an incident.

  • Institute effective security reporting to your board.

  • Identify specific records to retain for effective security management.

  • Recognize the security gaps when working with cash intensive businesses and onboarding casinos, private ATM operators, or marijuana related businesses.

Date
Information (Central Time unless otherwise noted)
Tuesday, August 12
Registration

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Program

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Security Regulations: What Am I Responsible for?!

  • Assessing Threats Targeting Financial Institutions and Their Employees

  • Internal Fraud: The Warning Signs

  • I Knew Something Was Wrong

  • Disaster Readiness and Recovery Within Your Security Program - Case Study

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 13
Program

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Critical Incident Response – Robbery, Kidnaping, Unknown Incidents

  • The 4 L’s – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

  • Conducting a Physical Risk Assessment

  • Focus Groups and Case Studies – Interactive Session

  • Conducting Investigations

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 14
Program

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Board Reporting

  • Observation and Perception: Improving Your Ability to Pick-up on Suspicious Activity

  • Round Table Discussions

Monday, August 18
Certification exam

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Held via ICBA Online Portal for those enrolled in the CCBSO certification program 

The certification exam will be available following the conclusion of the institute. You will be able to access and complete the exam any time after the institute adjourns. However, you must complete the exam no later than the exam time shown above. The exam is timed, and you will be allotted the same amount of time to complete the exam no matter when you choose to take it.

Note - If you do not pass the exam, you will have the opportunity to retake the exam at a future retake date.  

Pricing

ICBA Members: $1,699

Non-Members: $2,199

Non-Bankers* : $2,699

Certification Testing Fee: $500

Printable Registration Form

*Attendance may be subject to ICBA approval.


Attendance & Cancellation Policy

  • Full payment is required prior to event attendance. 
  • Registration fee is valid for only the individual registered. Each attendee must register.
  • A substitute registration will be accepted. Please notify ICBA Education if registration needs to be changed. 
  • If registration is cancelled more than 30 days prior to the event start date, you will receive a full refund. 
  • If cancellation is within 30 days prior to the event start date, 20 percent of the registration fee paid will be deducted for costs. 
  • No refunds will be issued once the bank has received event materials or after the event start date. 
  • All rights are reserved by ICBA. No recording or distribution of the content is permitted unless expressly agreed by ICBA. 

To receive full CPE credit for the in-person event you must meet the following requirements: 

  • Sign in daily. The sign-in sheet will be located on the registration table outside of the conference room.  
  • Attend the session in its entirety. 
  • Participate in all group activities and projects. 

* View CPE Credit Hours in the “Who Should Attend” section.  

This event is not recorded. For more information, call 800-422-7285 or email [email protected]

Bloomington, MN

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Who should attend: All security titles and roles, C-suite

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of bank security.

Advanced Preparation: Recommended-Complete complimentary online course sent upon registration.

Program Level: Intermediate

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group Live

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Hours:  19.5

Certification Offered: Certified Community Bank Security Officer (CCBSO)

Barry Thompson
Barry Thompson

Thompson Consulting Group LLC

Managing Partner

Code of Conduct

Registration, attendance, or participation at this event constitutes an agreement to adhere to the ICBA code of conduct and complaint policy. ICBA aims to be welcoming, safe, and inclusive to all participants, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible.

As such, The Independent Community Bankers of America (“ICBA” or the “Association”) has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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Suitcasing Policy

Suitcasing is the act of soliciting business by non-exhibiting companies during the event or in other public spaces, including another company's booth, a convention center, or a hotel lobby. It is ICBA event management’s objective to do everything legally possible to protect its exhibitors and community banker attendees from suitcasing.

"In this session I learned that bank security isn't a 'one and done' task. Constant changes with your staff, locations and local economic stresses require more than just annual 'checking the box'."

"The Bank Security Institute brought up points that I need to review with my current management that I had never thought of before."

"I definitely feel more equipped to be a successful security officer. Thank you for the time, effort and passion you put into this course!"