Chief Security Officer

Job description

**Key Roles & Responsibilities** Security Operations - Lead overall plant security operations. - Ensure protection of company assets, materials, equipment, and employees. - Develop and implement security policies and procedures. - Manage access control systems, visitor management, and perimeter security. Safety & Risk Management - Oversee security and safety measures related to personnel and material movement. - Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis. - Handle emergency response planning and crisis management. Team Leadership - Manage security officers, guards, and contract security agencies. - Monitor security performance and ensure compliance with company standards. - Train and mentor security personnel. Strategic Decision-Making - Make decisions at Cross-Functional Team (CFT) level involving Operations, HR, EHS, Administration, and Legal teams. - Participate in senior management reviews on security-related matters. Investigations & Compliance - Conduct investigations into theft, fraud, security breaches, and incidents. - Liaise with local police, government authorities, and regulatory agencies. - Ensure statutory and corporate security compliance. Greenfield Project Support - Support security planning for new plant setup (Greenfield projects). - Design security infrastructure including: - Boundary walls - CCTV systems - Access control systems - Security command centers - Employee and vehicle entry systems Preferred Candidate Profile - Ex-Army, Air Force, or Navy officer. - Minimum rank: - Wing Commander (IAF) - Lieutenant Colonel (Army) - Commander (Navy) - Lower ranks (Sqn Ldr/Major/Lt Cdr) may be considered with 10+ years of corporate security experience. - Experience as a Plant Security Head is highly preferred. - Strong leadership, crisis management, and stakeholder management skills.