Position Summary: The Deputy Security Manager is a professional-level employee who supports the day-to-day management and coordination of operational field security activities. S/he ensures compliance with corporate security policies.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Deputy Security Manager reports to the Risk Manager and coordinates closely with the Security Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
Personnel Security/Safety:
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Assist with appropriate security orientations/training, background investigations, and clearances at the pre-or post-assignment stages.
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Assist with gathering reliable and relevant sources of threat information and warnings and ensuring information is available to project security personnel and managers.
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Assist in establishing and promoting security education program and support the training component of this program.
Physical Security/Facility Protection:
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Verify that all security devices such as locks, alarms, access systems and physical barriers are operational or under repair, as appropriate.
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Ensure that project office and residential site emergency evacuation plans are completed and updated and that all project staff and visitors are knowledgeable of and covered by their provisions.
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Make sure visitor access and vehicle control systems are effective and functioning.
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Assist with ensuring that all security contractor personnel’s (i.e., security guards) performance meets corporate expectations and that the contractors are fully equipped to rapidly respond, as necessary.
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Liaise with guard force at the field offices to ensure that its members are properly vetted, briefed, trained, armed, and aware of their surroundings at all times.
Emergency Planning/Continuity of Operations:
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Support completion of and adherence to the Crisis Response Plan (CRP) for the field office.
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Ensure that all employees are familiar with the plan and know whom to contact in an emergency.
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Ensure that the CRP is adhered to by employees, and in particular that when staff travel to the field.
Security Protocols Implementation
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Ensure that the project travel protocols are current and are being implemented
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Ensure that Security Escort orders and Driver orders are effective and are being followed
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Ensure that office and residential security protocols are up to date and are being adhered to by employees
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Identify Sensitive Information related to the project and ensure that it is being protected both in the office and in the field
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Support maintenance of an effective “Call-in Protocol “ for field employees to ensure that they are safe and secure
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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3-5 years of experience working on security related issues.
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Leadership experience.
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Capability to identify and devise new strategies to maintain staff safety and security.
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Presentation and writing skills.
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Ability to collect information regarding possible security threats.
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Ability to work in a high-stress environment and under extreme pressure.
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.