Safety and Security Officer

PNB Holdings Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

PHC is seeking a Safety and Security Officer to oversee comprehensive safety, security, and protection across multiple sites in Metro Manila. The role requires enforcing protocols, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating on-call emergency responses 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in safety/security management, relevant DOLE/SOSIA CSP certifications, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and security management.
• Certified Safety Officer 2 by DOLE and licensed Security Practitioner by SOSIA.
• Certified Security Professional (CSP) or equivalent security certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily safety & security operations across PHC sites.
• Enforces safety and security policies to protect company interests.
• Identifies risks, conducts risk assessments, implements mitigation measures.
• Investigates breaches, thefts, accidents, and incidents with detailed reports.
• Provides safety awareness training and promotes a security culture.
• Collaborates with departments, law enforcement, and emergency services.
• Conducts inspections and audits to prevent non-conformances and improve safety.
• Leads Emergency Response Team for medical, fire, and security incidents.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Investigation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Alarm systems

Job description

The Safety and Security Officer is responsible for the overall safety, security, and protection of PHC personnel, tenants, visitors, assets, and facilities across multiple assigned sites. The incumbent shall enforce all safety protocols, security procedures, and emergency response measures, and when needed, must be fully willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, holidays, and respond on‑call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including during emergencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, monitors, and coordinates daily safety & security operations across all assigned PHC properties/sites;
• Enforces safety and security policies and procedures to maintain order and protect the company’s interests;
• Identifies potential security and safety risks, conducts risk assessments, and implements measures to mitigate those risks;
• Implements measures to proactively deter and prevent security breaches, accidents, and safety hazards;
• Conducts thorough investigations into security breaches, thefts, accidents, and other incidents, and provides detailed reports as necessary;
• Provides safety and security awareness training to employees and tenants when needed, and promotes a culture of safety and security within the organization;
• Collaborates with staff members of other departments, law enforcement officials, emergency services, and relevant stakeholders to address safety and security issues effectively;
• Periodically conducts safety and security inspections and audits throughout the facilities and improves the non-conformance findings to prevent security breaches, injury/illness, accidents, or other non-compliance issues;
• Takes responsibility for creating and maintaining an Emergency Response Team capable of responding effectively to emergencies such as medical incidents, fires, natural disasters, and security breaches; and
• Ensures compliance with relevant safety and security regulations, standards, and best practices

Other tasks

• Ensures regulatory compliance of the company by submitting DOLE’s reportorial requirements such as WAIR, AEDR, AMR, RKS, etc.;
• Identifies potential safety and security manpower/equipment vendors, evaluates their capabilities, and makes recommendations on which vendors to engage with based on criteria such as quality, price, reliability, and service;
• Monitors the performance of safety and security manpower vendors against predefined key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure that they are meeting their obligations and delivering the expected level of service; and
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Safety and Security Head.

JOB PROFILE

Educational Background

• Must be graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety

Professional Background

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in safety and security management.
• Must be a Certified Safety Officer 2 by DOLE.
• Must be a licensed Security Practitioner by SOSIA.
• Must be a Certified Security Professional (CSP) or equivalent Security Industry related certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license

Knowledge Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge of relevant Philippine laws and regulations pertaining to safety, security and emergency response management. This includes familiarity with Republic Act 11058 and Republic Act 11917.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of safety and security protocols and practices, including risk assessment, hazard identification, emergency response procedures, fire safety, first aid, and crowd control.
• Familiarity with security technologies such as closed‑circuit television (CCTV) systems, access control systems, and alarm systems.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of investigative techniques, evidence preservation, and report writing to conduct investigations into safety or security incidents as needed.
• Proven experience in preparing, conducting and reporting investigations and interviews.
• Proven experience as a Safety & Security Officer, preferably in multi‑site property, commercial, or facility management setting.

Skills Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication in English and in local language.
• Good investigation and interview skills.
• Know how to use Microsoft Office tools.

Ability Requirements

• Can work and effectively communicate with a diverse team of different professional backgrounds and broad range of ages.
• Ability to function as a Team Player and maintain a good working relationship, yet think and act independently with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Must be flexible, reliable, and unequivocally willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and remain on‑call 24/7 for emergency response.
• Calm and decisive under pressure; crisis‑ready and has the ability to work in extended working hours.
• Has the ability to be mobile at short notice and highly adaptable to changing schedules and urgent demands.