Plant Chief Security Officer

Position Title

CSO Plant Chief Security Officer

Reporting To

Head Establishment, HCCB

Engagement Type

Off-Roll (Third-Party Security Agency)

Industry Context

Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd - Manufacturing Plant (24x7 operations, high-value assets, people-intensive processes)

1. Purpose of the Role

To ensure round-the-clock physical security and vigilance at the manufacturing facility, safeguarding people, property, processes, and reputation through disciplined, proactive, and alert engagement. This role acts as the first line of defence under the command and oversight of the Head Establishment.

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an Ex-Army: Hony Lt/ Capt./ JCO / NCO preferably from:

Military Intelligence (MI) | Parachute Regiment (Para) | Infantry / Air defence / Armed Corps

- Should have been honorably discharged.

- Age: Preferably below 45 years

Exception: For Lotte Plant (Khed, Ratnagiri), an officer rank ( Lt / Capt./ Hony Capt.) preferred.

- Experience:

- At least 2 years in an industrial/plant security setup preferred and should have managed Union related issues / strikes / protests / crisis handling / BCP situations in a manufacturing unit.

Classified - CONFIDENTIAL

- Skills:

- Basic computer skills: MS Excel, Emailing, Surveillance camera handling - Functional English and Hindi communication skills and for local languages of the state where the plants are based.

- Familiarity with security gadgets: metal detectors, CCTV, baggage scanners, etc.

3. Roles & Responsibilities

A. Plant Security Operations

- Supervise and execute access control

- Ensure compliance with visitor management

- Conduct perimeter patrolling

- Monitor control room operations

- Coordinate shift deployments

B. Vigilance & Intelligence Gathering

- Report suspicious activity

- Liaise with local intelligence sources

- Assist in discreet surveillance

C. Emergency & Incident Response

- Act as first responder to emergencies

- Prepare detailed incident reports

- Support mock drills

D. People Management & Training

- Mentor and guide security guards

- Conduct on-the-job refresher drills

- Ensure guards are groomed and uniformed

E. Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain registers and logs

- Ensure documentation is intact

- Assist in audits and checklists

4. Behavioral Expectations

- High discipline and alertness

- Zero tolerance for indiscipline

- Honest and assertive

- Ready to work in shifts

- Respectful behavior at all times

Classified - CONFIDENTIAL

5. Performance Evaluation

- Gate and perimeter control audit scores

- Incident prevention/escalation

- Intelligence input contributions

- Team leadership

- Emergency drill participation