Security Manager | Corporate Experience Preferred| Karachi

CBRE Asia Pacific


Date: 4 days ago
City: Karachi
Contract type: Full time
About the Role:
As a CBRE Security Manager, you will oversee the team responsible for the security operations for a small to medium- sized property.

Function:

The primary role functions are to:

  • Manage the security account for the CLIENT Pakistan offices, reporting operationally to CLIENT Corporate Security.
  • Management and oversight of the CLIENT security account, including finances and associated vendors and contracts on behalf of CLIENT Corporate Security.
  • Ensure compliance with CLIENT Security policies, standards, processes and procedures associated with the delivery of manned guarding and security systems.
  • Initial management and timely escalation to Regional SDM of security related incidents that have the potential to impact CLIENT offices and personnel.
  • Assist the Corporate Security SDM in threat analysis, intelligence gathering and security travel coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Drive commercial savings and efficiencies.
  • Responsible for Tier 2 security vendor monthly management and performance reviews.
  • Deliver continuous improvement.
  • Deliver security initiatives and undertake change management projects at the direction of CLIENT Corporate Security.
  • Manage the Tier 2 vendors for guarding, security systems maintenance, projects and associated specialist security suppliers to ensure delivery against defined service levels with no business disruption to CLIENT at any time.
  • Document control and management.

Skills and Experience:
Essential
  • Corporate Security Experience preferred with Civilian Background or equivalent capability demonstrable.
  • Excellent working knowledge of physical and technical security, including integrated security solutions and manned guarding.
  • Good experience of developing and implementing processes and management of compliance and governance systems.
  • Clear understanding of the significance of compliance, internal and external audit, and attestation within a regulated financial environment.
  • Self-motivated and goal-orientated with ability to priorities own and other's workloads under significant volume and time pressure.
  • A team player, with excellent interpersonal and proven management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate others in an inclusive manner.
  • Must be able to fit the CLIENT Corporate Security culture and manage the client relationship.
  • IT literate and competent using MS Office, associated software and especially excel. Excellent report writing, business case preparation and presentation skills essential.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.


What You'll Do:
  • Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
  • Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
  • Oversee the building operations involving visitor access and activities.
  • Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Act as the point of contact for ongoing communication with Building Services staff about site operations. Collaborate with department managers to determine security needs.
  • Investigate, report, and maintain records of security-related incidents on the property. Coordinate responses to emergencies and alarms.
  • Prepare surveillance equipment maintenance schedules and facility repairs in a timely manner.
  • Protect the organization and clients from damage and loss. This includes providing training such as life safety systems, CPR, and first aid.
  • Consult with human resources on issues related to security personnel.
  • Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses. Gather security intelligence and implement preventative measures. Keep abreast of innovative technologies and advancements in security services.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
  • Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Completed Local or National security staff certification, required.
  • Corporate Security Experience preferred with Civilian Background or equivalent capability demonstrable.
  • Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
  • Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
  • Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
  • Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
Desirable
  • Previous Commercial / Corporate security management experience, ideally with a global organization from the financial sector.
  • Security (ASIS CPP/APP) or CISM certification


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