JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

The Site Security Manager (SSM) has the responsibility for the security of all client personnel and operations within their designated site. They will lead, administer, command, coordinate, prepare and train a team of static security guards in order to achieve this objective.

The SSM manages the static security operations in such a way as the safety of client personnel is assured consistent with Company’s obligations to its client and with due regard for the safety and security of assigned Company personnel and assets, for project timeframe, budget, scope of work, Company policy and applicable laws.

Application Closing Date: 03 November 2025

Start Date: 07 January 2025

Gross Annual Salary: USD 63,000.00

Rotation: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off

Role tasks and responsibilities

Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and direct the guard force in accordance with the site Security Plan and assist in the assessment or risk and development of the plan.
• Conduct training as specified by the Company training directive to ensure that guards comprehend their role, their responsibilities as security officers and are competent in the use of equipment assigned to them.
• Have a full working knowledge of Company’s non-technical and technical security systems, which include, but is not limited to: Lenel and Gatekeeper Software, FIDO, UVSS, Rapiscan and walk through metal detector systems.
• Comply with Company Standing Operating Procedures and the policies and procedures laid down in the Quality Management System to the extent that Company operations are consistent with the demands of Standard PSC.1-2012.
• Ensure that all members of the guard are fully appraised of the prevailing threat and that they are prepared for incidents arising in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure that all members of the guard respect International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law in all aspects of their work.
• Liaise between Company, the guard and client personnel, the Site Security Manager assumes the role of first point of contact for any issues arising within the guard force.
• Maintain standards of performance of the guard force across the wide range of disciplines inherent within the guards’ primary function.
• Maintain minimum standards in all guard posts including access control and patrolling, communications procedures, firearm handling, compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and comprehension of Company’s obligations towards Human Rights Policy A-5)
• Manage all Company equipment issued to the guard force, ensuring that allocated equipment is recorded, properly maintained, and used effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records for all training conducted and ensuring that guards sign individually for training received.
• Brief clients about issues concerning their security.
• Conduct basic risk assessments of specified locations as directed by the Company Project Manager or Operations Manager in accordance with Company guidelines on risk assessment.
• Conduct performance appraisals of all the guard members as required by Company under its performance appraisal program. Identify workplace hazards or potential or actual non-conformities with Company procedures and communicate this immediately to the Company Project Manager.

Key Performance Indicator

• Must be able to provide solid leadership, guidance and advice on all issues relating to security supervisor level security operations.
• Able to work in isolation under stressful conditions with or near local national personnel.
• Be able to command respect and engender support from all levels, including other Company personnel, clients and local community members.
• Be able to establish effective and relaxed communications with clients, local nationals and their guard. Be firm but approachable and be a competent instructor.
• Be able to anticipate operational requirements whilst being aware of the budgetary limitations of commercial contracting. Have the ability to forward plan for future operations and anticipate the evolving risk landscape.
• Be able to relate to and engender the trust of the local national guard force members and clients. Must be able to deal with, on a daily basis, the administrative requirements of the guard force. Be able to express a firm opinion in a calm, polite and concise manner even in high risk and high-pressure circumstances.
• Display enthusiasm and a determination to succeed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ service in a regular army, reaching a minimum rank of senior
• Non-commissioned officer and with at least 2 years in that position; and.
• Minimum 1 year in the private security sector (Desirable), or another commercial sector such as health & safety, or oil & gas) with similar characteristics and challenges

• Satisfactory completion of a recognized leadership course
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal record check within the recent 12 months
• Previous operational experience relevant to the region
• Previous operational experience in a high threat environment
• Previous operational experience in the client’s sector (e.g. Oil & Gas) is preferred.
• Is a volunteer to deploy to, and operate in, Iraq.

Benefits

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.

• Life insurance cover
• Personal Accident insurance

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements