Chief Security Officer at Premium Human Resource Solution Limited

Job Purpose

• Ensure all processes relating to theft detection, investigation, and prevention are effective and efficient.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive security strategies to safeguard company assets, personnel, operations, and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws, protect supply chains, mitigate risks related to theft, piracy, and cyber threats, and coordinate responses to security incidents.

Core Responsibilties

• Develop and execute the organisation’s overall security strategy.
• Advise executive management on security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Implement and enforce security policies for staff, customers, and visitors.
• Protect company assets, cargo, and facilities during storage, transportation, and distribution.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehousing partners to ensure supply chain security.
• Oversee physical security operations across offices, warehouses, and operational locations.
• Implement access control systems, surveillance systems, and monitoring solutions.
• Coordinate security awareness and safety programs for employees.
• Ensure availability of armed response support where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and security standards.
• Manage security audits, certifications, and compliance assessments.
• Develop emergency response plans for theft, disruptions, cyber threats, and crisis situations.
• Lead investigations and coordinate with law enforcement, regulators, insurers, and stakeholders.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and recommend preventive measures.
• Manage internal security teams and external security vendors.
• Lead security training and awareness initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in security incidents and asset losses.
• Compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Effectiveness and response time during security incidents.
• Completion rate for employee security training programs.
• Successful completion of security audits and certifications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, International Trade, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPP, CISM, or CISSP are preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in security leadership roles, preferably within commodity trading, logistics, export, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of international export regulations and supply chain security standards.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols, crisis management, and investigation techniques.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in complex operational environments.
• Knowledge of physical security systems including CCTV, alarms, and access control.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and security audits.
• Ability to develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally where required.

Decision Expectations:

• Provide leadership on the organisation’s overall security strategy and risk management framework.
• Approve security policies, procedures, technologies, and operational initiatives.
• Lead decision-making during emergencies and security incidents.
• Manage relationships with security vendors, regulators, and law enforcement agencies.
• Oversee security budgets, staffing, and capability development.
• Provide regular security updates and risk reports to executive management.