Assistant Manager - Safety & Security

Casagrand; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Casagrand is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager Safety & Security to ensure a safe and compliant environment across campus and facilities in Chennai. You will oversee security operations, emergency preparedness, fire safety, CCTV surveillance, access control, and security staff.

Responsibilities include policy development, incident investigation, training, vendor management, and coordination with local authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline is required.
• Diploma or certification in Industrial Safety, Fire & Safety, Security Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor campus safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Supervise daily security operations and visitor management systems.
• Ensure access control at campus entry/exit points.
• Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and security infrastructure.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments across the campus.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and maintain fire safety equipment.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and crisis management.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with local authorities when required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for educational institutions.
• Maintain incident logs, security reports, and statutory documentation.
• Provide safety training for staff, students, and security personnel.
• Manage external security vendors and service providers.
• Support events with crowd control and VIP security planning.
• Monitor budgets and resource utilization.

Skills

Campus safety management

CCTV surveillance

Access control systems

Emergency preparedness

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

Diploma in Industrial Safety / Fire & Safety

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager Safety & Security is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and compliant environment for students, staff, visitors, and school assets. The role oversees campus security operations, emergency preparedness, health and safety compliance, fire safety systems, surveillance, access control, and security personnel to maintain a secure learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor campus safety and security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Supervise daily operations of security personnel, housekeeping coordination (where applicable), and visitor management systems.
• Ensure effective access control at all campus entry and exit points.
• Monitor CCTV surveillance systems, alarm systems, and other security infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security patrols, safety inspections, and risk assessments across the campus.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and oversee the maintenance of fire detection and firefighting equipment.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, evacuation drills, mock drills, and crisis management activities.
• Investigate security incidents, accidents, and safety violations, and submit detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with local police, fire departments, emergency services, and other government authorities when required.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and statutory regulations applicable to educational institutions.
• Maintain records of incidents, visitor logs, security reports, and statutory documentation.
• Conduct safety awareness and emergency response training for employees, students, and security staff.
• Manage contracts and performance of external security agencies and service providers.
• Support school events by planning crowd management, traffic control, and VIP security arrangements.
• Monitor security budgets and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Reporting Manager or Management.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
• Certification or Diploma in Industrial Safety, Fire & Safety, Security Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in safety, security, facilities, or administration.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in schools, educational institutions, hospitals, corporate campuses, or large residential communities is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Campus safety and security management.
• Fire safety and emergency preparedness.
• Risk assessment and incident investigation.
• CCTV surveillance and access control systems.
• Vendor and security agency management.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and statutory compliance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
• Crisis management and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• CCTV Monitoring Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Systems
• Visitor Management Systems
• Incident Reporting Software
• Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
• Basic First Aid and CPR Certification

Key Competencies:

• Leadership
• Vigilance
• Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Communication
• Crisis Management
• Integrity
• Planning & Organization
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Campus safety and security incident rates.
• Emergency response readiness and drill effectiveness.
• Compliance with statutory safety and security requirements.
• CCTV and security system uptime.
• Visitor management compliance.
• Timely closure of safety observations and corrective actions.
• Security vendor performance.
• Employee, student, and parent satisfaction regarding campus safety.