Job Description

Reports to (Title):Associate Director, Regional Security, South AsiaPosition Overview - Basic Functions & ResponsibilityEssential function(s) includes, but is not limited to:Based in Hyderabad, India, the Senior Specialist, Regional Security role is assigned to Hyderabad Technology Center (with occasional support to other sites in India and in the region) and is directly managed by the Associate Director, Regional Security JCAP. The incumbent will be responsible for providing primary security support for all Company assets and operations, which include sales and marketing; support functions as Finance and IT, manufacturing; and research. The incumbent will also be tasked with a leadership role on security matters and serves as a key resource to the senior management of their client group.This position would be responsible for GSG project implementation encompassing all aspects of prevention, awareness and response related to protecting people, products, intellectual property, facilities, and operations in addition to any related investigations. The position would also support all India site programs and procedures related to badges, access procedures, incident management, emergency response management, visitor management, executive protection services, supply chain security, product integrity, and all functional and procedural training and implementation of security resources and personal at sites in India.Primary ActivitiesPrimary activities include, but is not limited to:Provide primary tactical security support to specific divisional/regional operations.Establish and maintain seamless interface with regional management and operations.Analyze security risk exposures and implement cost effective passive, reactive, and proactive programs to address these exposures.Conduct/support investigations within India (and sometimes in other countries as directed by the JCAP Regional Security Director) focusing on incidents such as (but not limited to): Intellectual Property and Trade secret protection, breaches of physical security, frauds, thefts, policy violations, Product Integrity (counterfeit, illegally diverted, stolen products).Maintain close liaison with government, industry, security, and intelligence professionals within the country and region.Provide guidance and support to site and subsidiary security operations within the region ensuring that Global Security Group worldwide standards, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.Provide support as directed in the areas of Executive Protection, Workplace Violence, Incident Management, travel security, due diligence investigations, Site Security Surveys, and Risk Assessment/Risk Analysis.Handles high volume & complex caseload with little oversight and maintain incident reporting database & measurements for region.Accountable to assigned client groups and GSG management for efficient and highly effective delivery of security services.Develop and lead the security & crisis management program for the facility in accordance with Companies and GSG guidelines.Develop and lead the risk management in accordance with the corporate guidelines.Focal point for develop Workplace violence prevention and support for HR, Compliance and Legal for detect and investigate cases.Manage all security resources to include in the site property facilities in charge to keep operate and installed all electronic security equipments and resources.Update Security SOP about site physical access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection systems and robbery alarm systems.Lead the travel safety and security program for travelers to the facilities according to the GSG SOP and policies.Implement GSG SOPs, also, adjust the routines for adherence of employees standards and proactive monitoring with security staff.Ensure the protection of executives, managers, employees, customers, stakeholders, visitors etc. according to the GSG executive protection policy.Assure qualify, consistency and efficiency of security processes and procedures in connection to the rest of the company functions.SkillsAbility to identify security issues and customize, implement/execute solutions.Security professional with a minimum of 8 years experience in corporate security or in law enforcement/military or intelligence service within region.Hands on experience of managing transport security operations and manage issues in line with local regulations and the company framework.Proven comprehensive investigational and analytic skills to identify investigative and security issues independently and with minimal oversight, as well as the ability to customize, implement, and execute solutions efficiently and effectively.Excellent writing and oral communication skills and proven success in presenting succinct, effective communication to all stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to work with wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, countries of origin, and at varying levels within the corporate structure.Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectively in a matrixed environmentEstablished range of professional contacts, polished interpersonal skills, excellent research and writing abilities under extremely tight deadlines and competing demands, and familiarity with the range of professional literature in this area.Proven ability to work in varying situations, from committee work in which a team player approach is essential to situations in which considerable independence and self-motivation is required.Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and respond rapidly to breaking situations. Sound, proven judgment is a must.Security & crisis management/business continuity experience in multinational companyWritten and oral fluency in English and Hindi. Additional languages are a plus.Open to frequent travel within the country and outside on a short term / long term assignment.QualificationsBachelors Degree (minimum) or equivalent. Advanced degree is preferred.Recognized international security qualifications/accreditations such as Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are preferred.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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