Job Description/Specification:
We are seeking an experienced Security Manager to oversee security operations and ensure the protection of customers, employees, visitors, property, and facilities. The role requires extensive security management experience, strong investigative capabilities, and the ability to develop and implement effective security strategies, policies, and procedures.
The successful candidate will provide professional security leadership, manage contract security teams, conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, and represent the security function in operational and compliance-related meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Security Operations Management
- Oversee daily security operations to protect customers, staff, visitors, property, and facilities.
- Develop and implement security policies, protocols, procedures, and operational standards.
- Monitor security performance, productivity, and service delivery.
- Lead, coach, supervise, and discipline contracted security personnel.
- Ensure effective deployment and performance of security resources.
Security Risk & Incident Management
- Conduct regular Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and develop improvement plans.
- Investigate security incidents and prepare detailed reports in English.
- Provide Arabic translations of reports where required.
- Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
- Develop strategies to address security concerns including illegal parking, smoking violations, visitor control, and access management.
Stakeholder & Compliance Management
- Represent the Security function in relevant facility meetings, including FMS, JCI, KPI, and SLA meetings.
- Provide professional security advice to management and operational teams.
- Monitor compliance with established security procedures and service-level requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve security-related issues effectively.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree in Security, Investigations, Police Studies, Forensic Studies, or Military Studies.
- Degrees specifically focused on Safety or General Management are not accepted according to the stated requirements.
Certifications
- Security Risk Assessment certification.
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification is preferred/required as applicable.
- International security certifications are an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of security experience, including at least 5 years in a similar security management role.
- Police or military experience may be considered, provided the candidate has:
- At least 8 years of operational police/military experience at a rank of Warrant Officer or above.
- At least 7 years of security management experience, including 4 years in a similar role.
Additional Requirements
- Age: 35–55 years.
- Language: English Level 2 proficiency required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of security management principles and practices.
- Strong leadership, investigation, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to participate in a face-to-face interview.
Technical Skills
- Security Operations Management
- Security Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation
- Security Policy & Procedure Development
- Contract Security Management
- Security Performance Monitoring
- Access & Visitor Control
- Incident Reporting
- Security Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- KPI & SLA Management
- Facility Security Management
Core Competencies
- Security Leadership
- Risk Management
- Investigation & Analysis
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Integrity
- Strategic Thinking
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a senior security professional with extensive experience in security management, investigations, risk assessment, and contract security operations. Candidates with strong police or military operational backgrounds combined with substantial security management experience will be well suited to the role.