Security Officer

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Role Overview

Looking for Security Head only commissioned officer must hold 4-5 years of corporate experience.

We are looking for a highly disciplined, experienced, and result-oriented security professional to lead and manage security operations across all manufacturing plants of a leading automotive component manufacturing organization in India.

The candidate must be a Commissioned Officer from the Indian Army or other Indian Armed Forces with strong leadership, operational planning, risk assessment, crisis management, and security administration capabilities.

The role involves establishing a robust security framework to protect employees, company assets, manufacturing facilities, infrastructure, and business operations across all locations.

2. Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Must be a Commissioned Officer from the Indian Army or other Indian Armed Forces.

Commissioned Officer status is mandatory for this position.

Experience in security management, administration, operations, and team leadership.

Experience in industrial security, manufacturing facilities, or multi-location operations will be preferred.

Strong leadership, discipline, integrity, communication, and decision-making skills.

Willingness to travel extensively across India.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Pan-India Security Management

Lead and oversee security operations across all manufacturing plants and corporate facilities.

Develop and implement standardized security policies, procedures, and SOPs across all locations.

Ensure effective deployment and management of security personnel.

Safeguard plant premises, warehouses, offices, machinery, inventory, and other company assets.

Establish robust access control, visitor management, and vehicle movement procedures.

B. Security Audits and Risk Management

Conduct periodic security audits and vulnerability assessments at manufacturing plants.

Identify potential threats, security gaps, and operational risks.

Implement preventive and corrective measures to strengthen security systems.

Monitor compliance with established security policies and procedures.

Review perimeter security, surveillance systems, and material movement controls.

C. Crisis and Incident Management

Develop emergency response plans and crisis management protocols.

Handle security incidents involving theft, pilferage, unauthorized access, workplace disturbances, and other threats.

Coordinate with local police, government authorities, and emergency response agencies when required.

Lead investigations into security breaches and ensure timely corrective action.

Establish clear escalation mechanisms and incident reporting procedures.

D. Security Team Leadership

Lead and guide plant-level security teams, supervisors, and security personnel.

Establish clear responsibilities, reporting structures, and performance standards.

Assess security manpower requirements and optimize deployment across locations.

Conduct security training, emergency preparedness exercises, and awareness programs.

Promote a culture of discipline, vigilance, accountability, and compliance.

E. Surveillance and Security Infrastructure

Oversee the effective functioning of CCTV surveillance, access control systems, alarm systems, and other security infrastructure.

Identify opportunities to improve security through technology and process enhancements.

Coordinate with relevant internal departments for security system installation, maintenance, and upgrades.

F. Management Reporting and Coordination

Report security performance, critical incidents, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

Prepare periodic security audit reports and management review presentations.

Coordinate with plant heads, HR, administration, operations, and other stakeholders.

Recommend security improvements, manpower optimization, and preventive measures across all locations.

4. Desired Candidate Profile

Commissioned Officer from the Indian Army or other Indian Armed Forces.

Strong experience in leadership, administration, operations, and security management.

Exposure to industrial security, automotive manufacturing, or multi-location plant operations will be an advantage.

Demonstrated ability to manage geographically dispersed teams and handle critical situations.

Strong planning, organizational, interpersonal, and crisis management skills.

High standards of integrity, professionalism, discipline, and confidentiality.

Compensation and benefits will be finalized based on the candidate's profile and organizational requirements.

6. Key Selection Criteria

Commissioned Officer from the Indian Army or other Indian Armed Forces — mandatory.

Strong leadership and security administration capabilities.

Ability to manage security across multiple manufacturing plants throughout India.

Expertise in security audits, risk assessment, and crisis management.

Ability to establish standardized security policies and ensure consistent implementation across all locations.