Senior Corporate Security Officer: Risk & Compliance

Etihad; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi seeks a Security Manager to identify, measure, and advise on physical security risks across its facilities and properties. You will ensure policies, procedures, and systems are implemented, monitored and adhered to, while guiding management on security trends and threats.

You will coordinate security services across commercial and residential properties, lead inductions and training, oversee visitor management, and report on KPIs to support continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Security Management diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years in physical security, with 3 in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of corporate security procedures, access control, alarms and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical security surveys, inspections, and risk assessments across Etihad properties to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards and follow up improvements.
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of physical security services, including guard deployment, resource allocation, contract compliance, and performance management of third-party security providers.
• Conduct Crew inductions and support the Security Guard training, development, and operational readiness to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Coordinate visitor management across all Etihad facilities. Check visitor registration and access permissions, resolve routine issues under approved procedures and elevate exceptions, including Parking management system.
• Monitor and report on security KPIs, operational performance metrics, incident trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security incidents, hazards, breaches, and operational risks to protect personnel, assets, and operations.
• Prepare physical security compliance reporting and escalation processes for manager approval and implement approved processes. Track service performance, incidents and outstanding actions, and compile reports for Senior Management through the manager.
• Review and enhance security policies, procedures, post orders, and security programs in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead security improvement initiatives and quality assurance programs to strengthen operational effectiveness, service quality, and risk mitigation.
• Liaise with law enforcement, emergency services, government authorities, stakeholders, and service providers on security-related matters and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Incident response

Stakeholder liaison

Operational planning

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Security Management

Job description

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi seeks a Security Manager to identify, measure, and advise on physical security risks across its facilities and properties. You will ensure policies, procedures, and systems are implemented, monitored and adhered to, while guiding management on security trends and threats.

You will coordinate security services across commercial and residential properties, lead inductions and training, oversee visitor management, and report on KPIs to support continuous improvement and