Security Staff (BS-16)

Progressive Public Sector; Saddar; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Public Sector is seeking a Security Staff (BS-16) to safeguard personnel, assets, and information across its premises. You will supervise security operations, manage access control, and coordinate with law enforcement as required.

The role emphasizes threat assessments, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, and emergency readiness. Career progression leads to higher BS levels as you gain leadership experience and security expertise.

Qualifications

• Security management and oversight experience preferred.
• Proficiency in threat assessment and risk identification.
• Experience operating CCTV and access-control systems.
• Strong incident reporting and investigation skills.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and coordinate security actions.
• Leadership potential for growth into higher BS levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise deployment and performance of security guards across entry points, perimeters, and sensitive zones.
• Operate and monitor CCTV, access control, and alarm panels.
• Conduct daily threat assessments and update security plans based on intelligence inputs.
• Investigate security incidents, prepare detailed occurrence reports, and preserve evidence for legal proceedings.
• Coordinate with police, rangers, and intelligence agencies for joint operations and VIP protection duties.
• Train junior staff on emergency response, fire safety, first aid, and use of security equipment.

Skills

Security management

Threat assessment

CCTV monitoring

Access control

Incident reporting

Emergency response

Job description

The Security Staff (BS-16) serves as a Security Officer responsible for safeguarding personnel, assets, and information of the Progressive Public Sector Organization. This role entails supervising security operations across organizational premises, managing access control systems, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, and ensuring compliance with national security directives and internal safety policies.

Daily workflows include conducting threat assessments, monitoring CCTV and intrusion detection systems, supervising shift deployments of junior security personnel, maintaining incident registers and occurrence logs, managing visitor verification protocols, and executing emergency drills. The officer uses digital access management software, communication networks, and standardized reporting formats. Service standards require 24/7 vigilance, rapid response within defined timeframes, and strict adherence to the organization's security manual. Career progression leads to Senior Security Officer (BS-17) and Chief Security Officer (BS-18) positions.

Selection follows a 100-mark MCQ written screening examination covering security management, criminal law, emergency procedures, and general awareness. Candidates scoring above the merit threshold are shortlisted for document verification of educational certificates, experience records, and domicile. A Departmental Selection Committee then conducts a structured interview assessing situational judgment, leadership aptitude, and knowledge of security protocols. Final merit combines written test weightage and interview performance per recruitment policy.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise deployment and performance of security guards across all entry points, perimeters, and sensitive zones
• Operate and monitor integrated security systems including CCTV, access control, and alarm panels
• Conduct daily threat assessments and update security plans based on intelligence inputs
• Investigate security incidents, prepare detailed occurrence reports, and preserve evidence for legal proceedings
• Coordinate with police, rangers, and intelligence agencies for joint operations and VIP protection duties
• Train junior staff on emergency response, fire safety, first aid, and use of security equipment