Deputy Lead – Security

Job Description

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant security experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or security leadership role, managing security teams and operations.
• Previous experience in corporate security, law enforcement or the military is desirable.
• Experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, industrial or similarly complex operational environment will be an added advantage.
• Practical experience with CCTV surveillance, access control systems and alarm systems.
• Good understanding of manpower planning, rostering, investigations, incident management, emergency response and security risk management.
• Experience preparing security reports and maintaining operational security records.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Security in coordinating day-to-day security operations and deputise in their
• absence.
• Plan and coordinate security manpower deployment to ensure adequate coverage across designated security points.
• Prepare and manage duty rosters, shifts, officer replacements and redeployment.
• Conduct regular patrols, perimeter inspections and manpower audits to ensure officer alertness, discipline, grooming and performance.
• Ensure effective protection of Company people, assets and premises against theft, intrusion, vandalism, fire and other security threats.
• Oversee security controls relating to receipt and dispatch of goods, offloading of raw materials, waste disposal and movement through designated factory entry and exit points.
• Ensure security personnel are properly deployed, briefed and compliant with established security procedures.
• Oversee the entry and exit of employees, visitors, contractors, vehicles and other persons
• accessing Company premises.
• Ensure searches and access-control procedures are conducted professionally and in accordance with Company requirements.
• Monitor CCTV, access control, alarm and other security systems and ensure exceptions or suspicious activities are promptly addressed.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
• Supervise, guide and motivate security personnel to maintain high standards of discipline,
• professionalism and performance.
• Conduct regular security briefings and ensure officers understand their responsibilities and deployment requirements.
• Monitor security personnel performance and escalate conduct, discipline or performance concerns for appropriate action.
• Promote accountability, teamwork and adherence to Company standards across the security function.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, emergencies and operational challenges and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Conduct preliminary security investigations and gather relevant information and intelligence as required.
• Ensure incidents, irregularities, property damage, theft and unauthorised activities are accurately recorded in the Occurrence Book and other relevant records.
• Prepare timely, factual and confidential investigation and incident reports for management review.
• Support emergency preparedness and response to security-related threats and incidents
• Maintain accurate security records including Occurrence Books, deployment registers, duty rosters, incident reports and equipment records.
• Monitor proper use, custody and accountability of security equipment and resources.
• Ensure security operations comply with Company policies, procedures and applicable security standards.
• Prepare periodic security reports and operational updates for the Head of Security and Management.
• Identify recurring security risks and recommend measures to strengthen controls and improve security operations.