Manager Security

hrsi; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

hrsi in Islamabad is seeking a Manager Security to lead and oversee the organization's security function across facilities, including Islamabad and Jamshoro. You will develop and implement comprehensive security arrangements, manage risk, and coordinate with government authorities to safeguard personnel, assets, and operations.

The role requires a strong command of security management, incident management, and continuity planning, with supervision of security teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years bachelor's degree in Business/Public Admin/Security-related field.
• Minimum eight years of overall relevant security experience.
• HEC-recognized university qualification is preferred.
• Maximum age limit: 40 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end security arrangements for premises and sensitive areas.
• Develop, implement and review security SOPs and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with government and law-enforcement authorities during emergencies.
• Oversee in-house and outsourced security personnel and vendors.
• Manage security budget and resource utilization.
• Lead emergency response, drills, and business continuity efforts.
• Coordinate VIP and executive security for high-profile visits.

Skills

Security management

Risk assessment

Emergency preparedness

Incident management

Liaison with authorities

Team leadership

Budget & cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration or related field

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Security auditing tools

Job description

Company Overview:

Our client, an Islamabad-based independent public-sector entity operating within Pakistan's power sector, is mandated to ensure transparent, efficient, and reliable market and system operations. In line with its strategic and operational requirements, the organization seeks to appoint an experienced professional for the following role:

Manager Security

Job Role

The Manager Security will be responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's overall security function across its designated facilities, including Islamabad and Jamshoro, under the guidance and direction of the Director HR & Admin.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving comprehensive security arrangements to safeguard personnel, premises, assets, information and critical operations. The role requires a strong command of security management, risk assessment, emergency preparedness, incident management and coordination with relevant government and law-enforcement authorities.

Given the sensitive nature of the organization, the incumbent is expected to maintain a high level of vigilance, confidentiality, discipline and operational readiness, while ensuring that security arrangements are aligned with applicable government requirements, organizational policies and established security protocols.

The position will lead the site security team and security service providers, operate with a high degree of autonomy and provide timely advice and recommendations to senior management on security risks, vulnerabilities and mitigation measures.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

1. Security Operations

• Lead end-to-end security arrangements covering premises, boundaries, entry/exit points, parking and sensitive areas.
• Ensure effective protection of employees, visitors, assets and facilities.
• Ensure appropriate security coverage and deployment on a 24/7 basis, where required.

2. Security Risk & Threat Management

• Conduct regular security risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Identify potential threats and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Monitor the security, law-and-order situation and advise management on emerging risks.

3. Security SOPs & Protocols

• Develop, implement and regularly review security SOPs, contingency plans and access-control protocols.
• Establish procedures for emergencies, evacuation, lockdown, incident reporting and crisis situations.

4. Emergency Response & Business Continuity

• Lead emergency response and security incident management.
• Conduct quarterly emergency/security drills and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support business continuity and safe restoration of operations following incidents.

5. Government & Law-Enforcement Liaison

• Maintain effective coordination with relevant government departments, law-enforcement agencies, and civil administration.
• Coordinate security arrangements during emergencies, security alerts and official/VIP visits.

6. Access Control & Surveillance

• Oversee CCTV, access control, visitor management, vehicle control, security screening, and perimeter protection.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen security through technology and automation.

7. Security Team Management

• Lead and supervise in-house and outsourced security personnel.
• Manage deployment plans, duty rosters, discipline, attendance, performance and post responsibilities.
• Ensure security personnel remain properly trained and operationally ready.

8. Security Outsourcing & Vendor Management

• Develop proposals for outsourcing security services, where appropriate.
• Support selection, evaluation, and performance management of security service providers.

9. Weapons & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage documentation and compliance relating to authorized security equipment and licensed weapons.
• Ensure timely renewal of licenses, permits, and other statutory requirements.

10. Security Audit & Incident Reporting

• Conduct periodic security inspections, audits, and vulnerability reviews.
• Maintain accurate security records, incident reports, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Lead incident reviews and recommend corrective/preventive actions.

11. VIP & Executive Security

• Coordinate security arrangements for management, government officials, VIPs and high-profile visitors.
• Conduct advance security assessments and ensure appropriate security protocols.

12. Travel Security Support

• Provide security advisory and support for official travel to sensitive or high-risk locations, where required.

13. Budget & Cost Management

• Prepare and monitor the security budget.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources and identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising security standards.

14. Fire Fighting, Emergency Preparedness & Safety

• Ensure effective firefighting and emergency response arrangements across facilities.
• Coordinate regular inspection and readiness of fire-fighting equipment and emergency systems.
• Conduct fire drills and emergency preparedness exercises and ensure identified gaps are addressed.

15. Training & Capacity Building

• Develop and conduct regular training, briefings and awareness sessions for security personnel and relevant employees.
• Ensure security staff are trained in emergency response, fire fighting, evacuation, access control, incident management, and security protocols.
• Assess training needs and continuously improve the capability and preparedness of the security team.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum Four (04) years Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business/ Public Administration, Security Management, Social Sciences, or related field from a reputed HEC-recognized university.
• Minimum 8 years of overall relevant experience preferably in security, administration, intelligence, operations, leading security teams, managing sensitive facilities, developing security SOPs, conducting risk assessments, emergency drills, and incident management, and coordination with government, law-enforcement, and civil administration authorities.
• Training/certification in Security/ Crisis Management, Fire & Safety, Disaster Management, or Business Continuity will be an advantage.
• Maximum age limit: 40 years

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