Senior Assistant Manager / Manager (Security) (IMH)

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Mental Health in Singapore invites applications for Senior Assistant Manager / Manager (Security). You will develop and implement the hospital's security plans and threat response measures, oversee outsourced security services, and drive security preparedness through exercises, audits, training, and stakeholder engagement.

You will support security operations, governance, and compliance to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of physical security operations and threat management.
• Experience managing outsourced security providers and vendor performance.
• Ability to lead security initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with audits, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain the hospital's Security Plan and Threat Response Plans.
• Oversee outsourced security personnel and monitor service standards.
• Provide security advisory support to internal stakeholders.
• Develop annual security awareness programmes and training sessions.
• Coordinate MOH audits, internal readiness assessments, and reporting.
• Prepare security dashboards and reports for senior management.

Skills

Physical security operations

Security governance

Threat management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Crisis management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Security Management

Relevant certifications

Job description

Senior Assistant Manager / Manager (Security)

Department: Support Services – Emergency Preparedness & Security

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Job Description

As the Senior Assistant Manager / Manager (Security), you will be responsible for developing and implementing the hospital's security plans and threat response measures, overseeing outsourced security services, and driving security preparedness through exercises, audits, training, and stakeholder engagement. You will also support security operations, governance, and compliance to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Institution: Institute of Mental Health

Family Group: Ancillary

Position: Senior Assistant Manager / Manager (Security)

Department: Support Services – Emergency Preparedness & Security

Join us in Adding Years of Healthy Life Through Life-Changing Careers, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Make a meaningful difference whilst growing in a supportive environment that nurtures your wellbeing and career aspirations

Job Responsibilities

Security Planning & Threat Response

• Develop, review, and maintain the hospital's Security Plan and Threat Response Plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct security exercises, drills, and tabletop exercises.
• Implement security measures in line with MOH security posture requirements.
• Drive improvements arising from exercises, audits, reviews, and security incidents.

Management of Outsourced Security Services

• Oversee the deployment and performance of outsourced security personnel.
• Monitor service standards and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Review and verify monthly invoices and service deliverables.
• Ensure timely and effective responses to security incidents and patient-related crises.

Security Operations & Advisory

• Oversee CCTV footage retrieval processes and access control administration.
• Provide security advisory support and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with established security policies and operational procedures.
• Support organisation-wide security risk management initiatives.

Security Awareness & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and implement annual security awareness programmes.
• Conduct briefings, roadshows, refresher training, and educational sessions.
• Organise stakeholder engagement meetings and security-related forums.
• Communicate emerging security threats and regulatory requirements to stakeholders.

Security Governance, Audit & Reporting

• Manage the hospital's key management programme, including audits and reviews.
• Coordinate MOH security audits and internal readiness assessments.
• Monitor audit findings and drive closure of corrective actions.
• Prepare security dashboards, trend analyses, and reports for senior management.
• Represent the hospital at security-related meetings, exercises, and initiatives with MOH, MHA, and other external agencies.

Requirements

Competency

• Strong knowledge of physical security operations, security governance, and threat management.
• Experience managing outsourced security service providers and vendor performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in audit management, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment.
• Ability to lead initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.

Qualifications

Degree in Security Management, Safety & Security, Business Administration, Emergency Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Senior Assistant Manager: Preferably at least 5 years of relevant experience in security operations, emergency preparedness, physical security, law enforcement, military, or related fields
• Manager: Preferably at least 8 years of relevant experience in security operations, emergency preparedness, physical security, law enforcement, military, or related fields

About IMH

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.