Head of Security

To lead and organize physical security operations across the Head Office and all Company projects and sites by developing and implementing security plans, policies, and procedures to protect employees, visitors, facilities, assets, equipment, and materials against theft, damage, vandalism, or unauthorized access.

Prepare and develop physical security policies, procedures, and plans for all Company facilities and projects and submit them to the HSE Director for review and approval. Develop site-specific security plans appropriate to the size, activities, and security risks of each location or project. Conduct periodic security threat and risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend the controls and actions required to address them. Prepare security manpower deployment plans and determine guard posts, patrol routes, and surveillance locations to ensure adequate security coverage. Prepare and review security shift schedules, leave plans, and replacement arrangements to ensure continuous coverage during all required operating hours. Supervise access control activities at Company facilities and projects and verify identification documents, permits, and access cards. Monitor the entry and exit of employees, workers, subcontractors, visitors, vehicles, equipment, and materials in accordance with approved procedures and authority levels. Verify the implementation of approved procedures for issuing access permits to visitors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vehicles. Monitor the movement of materials, equipment, and assets into and out of Company sites and verify the required supporting documents and approvals before allowing their removal. Supervise scheduled and unannounced security patrols and ensure that patrol findings are properly recorded in the approved logs. Supervise security control rooms, CCTV systems, access control systems, and alarm systems; monitor their operational readiness; and report any faults. Ensure the protection of restricted areas, warehouses, offices, equipment rooms, entrances, exits, perimeter fences, and parking areas.

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, or another relevant discipline. A recent Police Clearance Certificate issued by the competent authority. Satisfactory completion of all Company-approved employment and background verification requirements.

Proficiency in Arabic. Good command of English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to prepare and analyse security reports and records. Ability to operate and monitor CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.