Security Officer

Organizational Profile:

An International humanitarian organization required the services of dynamic and experienced professional for the position of Security Officer in Country Office Islamabad.

Reoprting to: Country Director/Operational Manager

Responsible for: All Security staff in Country Office/Field Offices

Working Relationship: Country Office/Field Offices Staff

Required Qualification & Experience:

1) Master degree with relevant training/diploma in security supervison
2) Minimum 03-05 years proven experience of security management and handling of security issues with NGO/INGO

Job Description:

• Prepare and implement security plan for the specific project area.
• Supervising security staff and proper implement the safety and security measures at country office and field office level.
• Monitoring and proper utilization of security equipment in the country office.
• Play a key role in the event of any critical security situation or incident occurred at country office and field offices level.
• Updating security SOPs as per security situation for safeguarding the organization’s staff and assets at various locations.
• Facilitating the provision of security clearance to all field offices while travelling within /outside the project areas.
• Keep self update about news regarding law and order situation at various project areas and share the relevant information with management and field staff accordingly.
• Developing reports on security incidents affecting organization staff, filed offices and assets.

• Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness.
• Assessing the security situation at various field areas and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation.
• Make a liasion with other Organizations related to security.
• Monitoring compliance with Security Manual and SOPs established for the specific project area.
• Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the field visits of Expat staff.
• Maintains liaison with Security companies providing security guards at various field offices.
• Establish and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to field offices of organization.
• Assessment of local security conditions, including modalities for reporting information and liaison with local authorities.
• Responsible for aspects related to emergency (security related)
• Responsibilities and duties related to office security. Shall undertake tasks aimed at maximizing the security of the premises at the duty station.
• To keep Supervisor updated about any arising situation which has bearing on staff safety & security, assets and to seek timely support & guidance for appropriate measures.
• Keep all staff apprised of security updates as the situation demands through established security notifications systems.
• Provide assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigation and reports on the security related incidents affecting staff and offices and maintain an accurate and detailed record of all security incidents occurring in the office, including reporting on all security incidents immediately.
• Provide support in organizing and conducting orientation/ briefing sessions on security issues/awareness and preparedness that include newly assigned staff members. Security orientation briefing is also given to new staff members/ visitors upon arrival at the duty station.
• Done the security assessment for selecting the new offices
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Country director/Operational Manager.