Chief Security Officer

Security Strategy 

• Contribute to business Security strategy and Security roadmap by providing site perspective as per Site Security Plan.


• Align the site security strategy with the group policy


• Lead strategic initiatives aligned to business requirements at the site / plant level; Institutionalise operational excellence initiatives for the site

Security Budgeting 

• Plan, prepare and monitor security budget including Capex and Opex; Finalise the budget with Vertical Security Head and get sanction on the same


• Monitor adherence to budgets and consult with Vertical Security Head in case of budget shortage/ overruns

Governance

• Conduct timely reviews of all on-going strategic initiatives at the site


• Participate in governance council meetings to suggest improvements and discuss pressing issues with key stakeholders

Intelligence & Vigilance

• Cultivate reliable sources of information with key decision makers in administrative bodies, police, local community and media to gather intelligence 


• Monitor and analyze daily local, national, and international news that might impact the organization or the site


• Analyze the gathered intelligence, foresee risks, and develop mitigation plans


• Monitor the vigilance level of the site Security operations and drive alertness at all times

Security Risk Assessment 

• Conduct security risk assessment and implement mitigation measures in consultation with Vertical Security Head to counter threats and vulnerabilities


• Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in the established Security infrastructure, operations, systems, technologies of the site. Prioritise the gap and closed it within timeline.


• Assess the varied Security threat scenarios including product theft, vandalism, acts of terror, pilferage, assault, unauthorized access facing the site


• Review the SRA report and ensure mitigation measures are put in place as per the findings

Security Audits

• Facilitate internal or third-party security audits and conduct timely checks to ensure reliability of Security management system and submit report of audit findings to the Corporate Team


• Review the Security audit report, analyse findings and conduct dialogue with the concerned stakeholders for action planning and resolution; Ensure prompt closure of open audit findings

• Design ERCP (Emergency response and control plan) plans for crises/ emergencies/ incidents, to ensure business continuity and quick business recovery at the site


• Lead the implementation of the response plan during the crises/ emergencies/ incidents and escalate to the management timely.


• Supervise efficient selection and training of staff for QRT (Quick Reaction Team)


• Revamp the response plans basis key learnings from incidents, to improve the business readiness to face crises and emergencies

Management and Review

• Monitor site operations and ensure adherence to established SOPs and SOGs.


• Analyse the MIS reports generated and publish reports on a weekly basis to the Site CEO and VSH


• Create security awareness and training programs for employees and community, along with the Site CEO

Security Control Room Operations

• Oversee end-to-end operations of Site Security Control Room; Lead maintenance and upgradation initiatives for the Control Room


• Monitor the operations of the Control Room and ensure proper integration with the National Security Control Room 


• Ensure the escalation of all incident and report of the group as per the Matrix

Patrolling & Surveillance

• Oversee the patrolling procedures of the site and manage exceptions


• Periodically check the data from CCTVs, sensors, and other such automation equipment to ensure operational vigilance

Man & Vehicle Access Control

• Oversee the end-to-end operations of Access Control and ensure process adherence; Manage deviations 


• Oversee the end-to-end process of visitor access card management through the applicable systems 

Business Traffic Management

• Oversee the business traffic and material movement operations to ensure authorization and authenticity checks are conducted as per SOPs


• Study the critical traffic blockages and suggest methods for improvement


• Oversee the end-to-end operations of traffic management to ensure adherence to established traffic rules

Investigation & Due Diligence

• Conduct investigation of Security incidents including frauds, crimes, theft, pilferage, vandalizing and set in motion remedial measures 


• Prepare and share investigation reports with BU team on investigations of critical incidents

• Drive the Security systems, processes, and operations to ensure round the clock protection to both the tangible and intangible assets as per the concept of ring security.


• Conduct security events as per the annual security plan and ensure proper security detailing is in place


• Channelize and coordinate traffic management to ensure least impacted route continuity for the logistics flow 


• Ensure the site/road survey conducted and then plan for Overweight and Over Dimensional Consignment

• Define the performance metrics for evaluating Site Security domain and finalize with the Business Security Head; Lead performance review of Site Security


• Identify process gaps in the Site Security processes and lead process excellence initiatives to address the process gaps and drive efficiency


• Drive the team to champion process improvements and establish ownership of action plans at appropriate points within Site Security

• Monitor and review the outsourced staff strength and accordingly conduct recruitment


• Oversee and evaluate performance of the third-party security personnel services provider ensuring the deployed personnel are as per the defined parameters 


• Engage periodically with the outsourced security employees to cater for their welfare


• Ensure the deployment of OMPs as per the work breakdown structure (WBS) and as their competency.

• Lead talent acquisition for all vacant positions at the site and support Vertical Security Head in talent identification and selection for critical roles


• Drive a performance driven culture – Set goals, review performance, and provide feedback to ensure a motivated and committed team

• Identify and drive projects towards creation or improvement of security technology aids (automation systems) and infrastructure augmentation as per group security guidelines and industry standards / best practices aligned to overall group security strategy


• Implement and monitor efficient project management practices for timely execution and maximum RoI on identified projects


• Drive integration of new projects into mainstream security operations at site through processes and stakeholder buy in.