Strategy & Policy Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physical security strategy aligned with corporate objectives and risk tolerance.

• Establish, maintain, and update security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to mitigate risk and safeguard people and assets.

Risk Management & Assessments

• Lead continuous identification, evaluation, and mitigation of physical security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities across the organization.

• Conduct regular security risk assessments, audits, threat analyses, and gaps evaluations.

Security Operations Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day physical security operations including access control, CCTV/surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, alarms, and perimeter protection.

• Direct incident response, emergency preparedness, investigations, and crisis management plans.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the security team, including hiring, training, performance management, and career development.

• Manage relationships with external security contractors, guard services, and vendor partners.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and industry security requirements.

• Prepare and present security posture reports, incident summaries, and risk information to senior leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Real Estates, Facilities, HR, IT, Operations, Legal) to integrate security into business operations.

• Serve as a point of contact with law enforcement, emergency responders, building management, and external partners.

Technology & Systems Management

• Oversee the deployment, standardization, and lifecycle management of physical security technology systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion sensors, etc.).

• Evaluate new security technologies and optimize current installations to enhance protective measures.

Training & Security Awareness

• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs for employees, ensuring clarity around security protocols and emergency responses.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs), and drive regular improvements to security processes and program effectiveness.

Core Accountabilities and Deliverables

Physical Security Strategy & Governance

• Lead development, approval, and execution of the enterprise-wide physical security strategy and roadmap in alignment with organizational goals.

• Establish, maintain, and update security policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and operating frameworks.

• Ensure strategy reflects evolving threat landscapes, risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Conduct periodic risk assessments, threat analyses, vulnerability studies, and business impact evaluations.

• Ensure identification of security gaps and delivery of remediation plans that reduce risk exposure for people, property, and assets.

• Maintain a physical security risk register and report on trending risks with actionable insights.

Operational Delivery & Oversight

• Oversee implementation and maintenance of core physical security operations — access control, CCTV/surveillance, alarm systems, perimeter security, executive protection, emergency response and incident management.

• Track and report operational performance metrics (KPIs), site security audit outcomes, vendor SLA compliance, and incident response readiness.

• Validate that security systems and processes function effectively across all facilities.

• Incident Response & Crisis Management

• Assume accountability for major security incidents, emergency plans, and response execution.

• Deliver post-incident analysis, corrective actions, and organizational learning reports.

• Ensure escalation pathways and crisis communications are well defined and tested.

• Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, direction, training, performance evaluation, and development for the security team and contracted partners.

• Define roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, and succession plans for security personnel.

• Foster a high-performance culture with continuous learning and professional development.

Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable physical security laws, regulatory requirements, standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS physical security controls), and audit findings.

• Drive internal and external security assurance reviews and implement agreed-upon controls.

• Produce compliance reports and deliver actionable remediation plans to leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Facilities, HR, Operations, Legal, Risk, IT, and external agencies to integrate security into organizational processes.

• Prepare periodic executive-level reports and briefings on security posture, key risks, trends, and investments required.

• Represent the organization in relevant security forums with regulatory bodies, law enforcement, and industry groups.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance physical security effectiveness.

• Drive continuous process improvements, automation opportunities, and optimization of security investments.

• Benchmark security performance against industry standards and best practices.