Head Security Vigilance

Job Title: Head Security & Vigilance

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Role Purpose

Head – Security & Vigilance

Key Responsibilities

1. Physical & Asset Security

• Design and implement

  end-to-end physical security strategy

  for plants, warehouses, offices, data centres, and project sites.
• Oversee deployment and performance of

  security agencies

  , guards, access control, perimeter security, CCTV, and surveillance systems.
• Ensure protection of

  critical assets, materials, finished goods, and high-value inventory

  .
• Conduct periodic

  security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mapping

  .

2. Vigilance & Investigations

• Lead

  vigilance framework

  for prevention and investigation of fraud, corruption, theft, conflict of interest, and ethical misconduct.
• Conduct

  fact-based, confidential investigations

  into complaints, whistle-blower cases, and management referrals.
• Prepare investigation reports with

  clear findings, root causes, and recommended actions

  .
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Finance, and Audit on

  disciplinary actions and remediation

  .

3. Fraud Risk Management

• Identify

  fraud-prone areas

• Work closely with Internal Audit to

  strengthen controls and preventive mechanisms

  .
• Track and report

  fraud loss prevention and recovery metrics

  .
• Build employee awareness through

  fraud risk and vigilance sensitization programs

  .

4. Crisis Management & Business Continuity

• Lead response to

  security incidents, thefts, violence, unrest, natural disasters, cyber-physical threats

  , and emergency situations.
• Develop and periodically test

  crisis response and evacuation plans

  .
• Act as single point of contact for

  law enforcement, local administration, and emergency services

  .

5. Contractor, Vendor & Supply Chain Security

• Ensure robust

  security and background verification

  of security vendors, contractors, transporters, and critical third parties.
• Monitor

  contract labour movement

  , gate controls, material movement, and logistics security.
• Prevent pilferage, diversion, and supply chain leakages.

6. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with

  Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, local security regulations

  , and statutory norms.
• Maintain strong documentation, SOPs, incident logs, and compliance records.

7. Technology & Digital Security Enablement

• Drive use of

  technology-led security solutions

  :
• Integrated CCTV & command centres
• Access control & biometrics
• Incident reporting systems
• Collaborate with IT on

  cyber-physical risk convergence

  where applicable.

8. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build and lead a

  high-integrity, disciplined security & vigilance team

  .
• Set KRAs, monitor performance, and ensure continuous skill upgradation.
• Create a culture of

  zero tolerance to misconduct with fairness and confidentiality

  .

Candidate Profile

Education

• Graduate (mandatory); Post-graduate preferred
• Ex-Defence / Paramilitary / Police / Intelligence background

  or

  senior corporate security professional
• Certifications in

  Security Management / Risk Management / Fraud Examination

  preferred

Experience

• 15–25+ years

  of experience in

  Security, Vigilance, Risk, or Investigations

• Strong exposure to

  manufacturing plants, large workforces, unions, and contractor ecosystems

• Proven experience handling

  complex investigations and crisis situations

• Experience in large corporates, conglomerates, or PSU-like environments preferred