Senior Security Manager - Physical Security & Compliance

PKT LOGISTICS (M) SDN. BHD.; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PKT LOGISTICS (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a seasoned Security Manager in Penang to lead the overall security function, protect people and assets, and guide risk mitigation across facilities and operations.

You will oversee a security team, guard force management, and vendor relationships, while ensuring compliance with TAPA standards and driving continuous improvement across security programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of security management experience.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems and risk assessment.
• Experience leading security teams and managing vendors.
• TAPA certification/qualification experience.
• Bachelor's degree or security-related certifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Security Practitioners, ensuring high standards of performance and operational effectiveness.
• Manage and oversee the guard force function, including manpower planning, deployment, shift arrangements, supervision, training, and compliance.
• Establish guard force controls for access, patrols, incident response, visitor management, and key control.
• Design, implement, and manage physical security infrastructure (access control, CCTV, intrusion, fire detection).
• Serve as a cross-functional partner, providing security guidance on operations and projects.
• Manage security service providers, contractors, and SLAs.
• Own and manage TAPA certification and audits, including documentation and corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly security performance reports with KPI results and incident data.
• Monitor security performance and risks, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Security Management

TAPA Compliance

Audits

Risk Assessment

Project Management

Vendor Management

Access Control

CCTV Systems

Incident Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Security-related Certifications

Job description

PKT LOGISTICS (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a seasoned Security Manager in Penang to lead the overall security function, protect people and assets, and guide risk mitigation across facilities and operations.

You will oversee a security team, guard force management, and vendor relationships, while ensuring compliance with TAPA standards and driving continuous improvement across security programs.