Protection Officer

Job Description

Responsibilities:-

• Work closely with the Outsourced Enforcement Officers on duty and accountable for ensuring the highest standard of discipline of security personnel in his/her shift.
• Coordinate with all Protection Officer & Outsourced Enforcement Officers in the daily deployment for his/her shift by taking instruction from the Protection Officer Lead & Security Supervisor for each shift.
• Ensure all security equipment, CCTV system, Food Defense Cameras, Access Control Systems, Key Control and Fire Systems are maintained, tested, and serviced as required.
• Ensure the proper administration of the Security Control Room and all reported incidents are duly recorded and immediate action taken within the shift period.
• Any security incidents affecting breach of Security and Safety or criminal acts, immediately informed to the Security Manager and Security Supervisor.
• Informed the ERT Team in the event of any emergency incidents and keep inform Security Manager & Security Supervisor for the direction.
• Proper handing/taking over of Companys equipment and items under charge and to report to Security Supervisor if found damaged or lost.
• Maintain a high standard of security and safety awareness among security personnel in his/her shift.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all departments to maintain the good collaboration and good practices.
• Responsible for the proper operations and maintenance of Hershey Physical Access Control System (CCure), which includes CCTV System, Security Pass System, Contractor Management System, and the Visitor Management System.
• Manage the Control Room Hotline.
• Handle and follow up on daily routine security operational matters, directing to superiors if needed. This includes follow up action on feedbacks/complaints received.
• Conduct security and basic incident investigations.
• Assist in enforcing and maintaining the Security Procedure & Company Policy.
• Support EHS/QRC/Operation matters for the Shift Enforcement team as any other critical business activity and promote safety culture by demonstrating visible leadership and commitment for the subordinates.
• Supervise work activities to ensure accident-free work and safe working environment & enforce Security Rules and Regulations are adhered at all times.
• Ensure the reporting of all Security & Safety incidents or Near Misses, including potential security risks.
• Ensure to conduct personnel and vehicle searches upon entry/exit to site areas to ensure prohibited items are not brought into the site and that materials, tools and equipment are not removed without appropriate authorization.
• Check to ensure that only authorized personnel are allowed to access to plant premises with valid Security Access Clearance.
• Ensure that static security measures are intact and functioning, e.g., perimeter lighting and fencing, and foot patrols are scheduled and executed per schedule and update any findings in the system.
• To attend the quarterly Security Training conducted by Protection Officer Lead & Security Supervisor.
• Support the Security Manager/Security Supervisor with security audits, Security Risk Assessment, Food Defense compliance audits; investigative support, incident support, executive visits, crisis management exercises/drills, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:-

• Security Certificates in Security or equivalent is required. Additional security training or education is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years security experience required / Working in Food Industries will be added advantage.