Safety and Security Head

Filinvest Land Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 9,000,000 - 13,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Filinvest Land Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Safety and Security Head to oversee risk management across our diverse portfolio, including residential, office, and retail properties. This executive leads safety, security operations, and crisis response to protect people, assets and reputation.

You will set the enterprise safety vision, manage budgets, and liaison with government agencies. A track record in multi-site security, strategic planning, and compliance with local laws is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminology, security management, or related field; master’s degree is an advantage.
• 15+ years of progressive security management experience, with 7–10 years in senior leadership overseeing multi-site operations.
• Military or law enforcement background with senior rank is desirable; corporate security in real estate/hospitality is a plus.
• CSP or CPP designation is advantageous.
• Ability to develop and implement high-level proactive security strategy.
• Proven leadership under high-pressure, crisis situations.
• Expertise in physical security risk assessment and mitigation.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent communication and liaison with government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide safety and security vision, strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and threat analyses for all assets and operations.
• Establish and manage the annual Safety and Security budget.
• Oversee all physical security operations across the property portfolio and manage contracts.
• Lead implementation and maintenance of CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Ensure security protocols for active construction projects to prevent theft and unauthorized access.
• Lead crisis management and emergency response planning and drills.
• Direct investigations into significant security incidents and gather threat intelligence.
• Lead and develop a security team and ensure compliance with Philippine laws and regulations.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis management

Strategic planning

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminology / security management

Master's degree (advantage)

CSP or CPP designation (advantage)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety and Security Head is the senior leader responsible for developing and executing the comprehensive strategy to protect the company's people, assets, and reputation. This executive role provides the vision and leadership for all safety and security functions across our entire portfolio of residential communities, office buildings, retail centers, hotels, raw lands and active construction sites nationwide. You will be responsible for creating a secure and resilient environment by identifying and mitigating risks, managing security operations, and leading our crisis response efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Safety and Security Planning

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's enterprise-wide safety and security vision, strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular and thorough security risk assessments (SRAs) and threat analyses for all company assets and operations.
• Establish and manage the annual budget for the Safety and Security department, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.

Security Operations Management

• Oversee all physical security operations for the entire property portfolio, including management of in-house security teams and third-party security agency contracts.
• Direct the implementation and maintenance of security technologies, including CCTV surveillance, access control systems, and alarm systems.
• Ensure adequate security deployment and protocols are in place for all active construction projects to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.

Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management

• Lead the development and implementation of the company's Crisis Management and Emergency Response Plans (e.g., for fire, earthquake, typhoons, civil disturbance, and security threats).
• Act as the head of the Crisis Management Team during any major incident, coordinating the response to protect lives and minimize business disruption.
• Oversee regular emergency drills and safety training for all employees and tenants.

Investigations and Intelligence

• Lead and manage investigations into all significant security incidents, such as major theft, property damage, or threats to personnel.
• Establish a network for gathering intelligence on potential threats to the company's operations and assets.

Leadership and Compliance

• Lead and develop a team of security professionals, including regional security managers and specialists.
• Ensure all security operations are compliant with relevant Philippine laws and regulations (e.g., RA 5487 - The Private Security Agency Law).
• Act as the company's primary liaison with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and other relevant government and emergency service agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in criminology, Security Management, or a related field. A master's degree is an advantage.
• A minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in security management, with at least 7-10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a large, multi-site security operation.
• Prior experience in the military or law enforcement (PNP/AFP) with a senior rank is highly desirable. Corporate security experience in the real estate or hospitality industry is a major plus.
• A Certified Security Professional (CSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation is a significant advantage.
• Ability to develop and implement a high-level, proactive security strategy.
• Proven ability to lead effectively under high-pressure, crisis situations.
• Expertise in physical security risk assessment and mitigation.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of the organization and external government agencies.