Security Officer – Plant Security

TAG Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG Corporation in Chennai district seeks a seasoned Security Officer – Plant Security to lead on-site security, supervise guards, monitor movements, and enforce strict safety and discipline across the plant.

You will coordinate fire safety drills, oversee CCTV operations, and ensure zero-tolerance for security breaches while maintaining emergency readiness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in industrial plant security management.
• Preference for ex-servicemen or heavy manufacturing background.
• Hands-on CCTV, biometric access controls and fire panel operations.
• High integrity, physical fitness and command of respect in safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Fire safety and emergency readiness: maintain equipment, plan drills, train staff.
• Guard management: supervise outsourced security guards and patrols.
• Access control and movement monitoring of people and materials.
• Plant EHS, safety and discipline enforcement; CCTV supervision and reporting.

Skills

Vigilance

Conflict Resolution

Surveillance

Discipline

Enforcement

Industrial Firefighting

Education

Any Degree or Diploma

Tools

CCTV systems

Biometric access controls

Fire panel operations

Job description

Job Description: Security Officer – Plant Security

Position Overview

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and disciplined environment within the manufacturing plant. This role involves managing the on-site security guard team, monitoring all personnel and material movements, enforcing plant discipline, and leading fire safety and emergency response readiness. The ideal candidate will be highly vigilant, ensuring zero-tolerance policy enforcement around the clock while keeping the plant's fire fighting systems combat-ready.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fire Safety & Emergency Readiness

• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure 100% operational readiness of all fire safety equipment, including fire hydrants, sprinklers, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and manual call points (MCPs).
• Permit to Work (PTW) Compliance: Monitor and clear high-risk jobs (such as hot work/welding) by issuing and checking fire safety permits before work begins.
• Mock Drills & Training: Plan, schedule, and execute regular fire drills and evacuation simulations. Train security guards, contract labor, and plant staff on basic firefighting and emergency protocols.
• Emergency Response: Act as the first responder during any fire outbreak, gas leak, or industrial emergency, leading evacuation procedures safely and effectively.
• Fire Check Inspections: Conduct routine checks on electrical panels, scrap yards, and chemical storage areas to proactively eliminate fire hazards.

2. Guard Management & Guarding Operations

• Team Supervision: Manage, schedule, and supervise the outsourced security guard force to ensure effective deployment and optimal performance.
• Shift Control: Monitor and audit night patrolling routines; conduct regular surprise night shift and holiday visits to ensure alertness and strict compliance with duties.
• Patrol Oversight: Ensure no sleeping on duty, especially during the night shifts, and hold security guards accountable for their designated patrol zones.

3. Access Control & Movement Monitoring

• Man & Material Movement: Monitor, verify, and record all incoming/outgoing movement of personnel, visitors, vehicles, and raw/finished materials.
• Contract Labor & Discipline: Enforce strict behavioral and discipline guidelines for contract labor. Report any instances of unethical behavior, theft, or misconduct directly to the CHRO.
• Parking Management: Ensure structured, orderly parking of two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and commercial vehicles in designated plant parking zones.

4. Plant EHS, Safety, and Discipline Enforcement

• Substance Prohibition: Ensure 100% compliance with zero-tolerance policies regarding smoking, drinking, or consuming gutkha/tobacco inside the plant premises (crucial for both discipline and fire prevention).
• PPE Compliance: Strictly enforce safety shoe mandates and other mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all labor entering the plant.
• 5S & Housekeeping: Drive 5S activities within the security domain and perimeter lines, ensuring the perimeter and fire emergency exits are clean, neat, and clear of clutter at all times.
• CCTV Operations: Actively monitor, operate, and control the plant-wide CCTV surveillance system to detect hazards, safety violations, or unauthorized activities.
• Headcount Accuracy: Provide a daily headcount report categorized by contractor, ensuring 100% data accuracy for audit and emergency roll-call purposes.
• Management Reporting: Submit comprehensive daily security logs and compile a detailed monthly Management Review Meeting (MRM) security and fire safety report for the leadership team.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Experience: 15+ years of experience in Industrial Plant Security management. Preference given to Ex-servicemen or candidates from heavy manufacturing backgrounds.
• Education/Certification: Any Degree or diploma.
• Technical Savvy: Hands-on experience with CCTV operating systems, bio metric access controls, and fire panel operations (addressable/conventional systems).
• Attributes: High integrity, physical fitness to handle emergency situations, and the ability to command respect while enforcing strict safety rules.

Reporting Matrix

• Functional Reporting: Plant HR manager

Required Skills

Vigilance Conflict Resolution Surveillance Discipline Enforcement Industrial Firefighting