Chief Security Officer

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.