Senior Physical Security & Risk Lead

Etihad-Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Physical Security Manager to identify and mitigate risks across commercial and residential facilities. You will coordinate security services, train crews, oversee visitor management, and monitor KPIs to support senior management.

Your role ensures compliance with policies, regulatory standards, and loss prevention measures. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Security Management, 5+ years in physical security with 3+ years in a supervisory

Qualifications

• Educated to at least diploma level or Security Management diploma with acquired specialization in physical security.
• Minimum 5 years physical security experience of which 3 years in a supervisory position
• In-depth knowledge of Corporate Security procedures, Information Security, Access control, Alarms, rapid response and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical security surveys, inspections, and risk assessments across Etihad commercial and residential properties to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards and follow up agreed improvements.
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of physical security services, including security guard deployment, resource allocation, contract compliance, and performance management of third-party security providers. Check contracted service standards, correct service gaps within delegated authority and elevate exceptions.
• 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 commercial and residential facilities. Check visitor registration and access permissions, resolve routine issues under approved procedures and expedite exceptions, including Parking management system.
• Monitor and report on security KPIs, operational performance metrics, incident trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Including security payments.
• 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. Conduct and support security investigations, prepare reports, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• 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 leadership

Risk assessment

Incident response

Education

Diploma in Security Management

Job description

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Physical Security Manager to identify and mitigate risks across commercial and residential facilities. You will coordinate security services, train crews, oversee visitor management, and monitor KPIs to support senior management.

Your role ensures compliance with policies, regulatory standards, and loss prevention measures. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Security Management, 5+ years in physical security with 3+ years in a supervisory