Senior Security Officer (SSO)

From guardian to commander: Take the helm as a Senior Security Officer and make a difference.
Senior Security Officer (SSO): from Guardian to Commander. The Senior Security Officer (SS) isn’t just a guardian; they’re the orchestrator of safety. Beyond protecting premises, assets, and personnel, they wield a wider scope of expertise and responsibility, ensuring seamless operations and swift response to any situation.

JOB ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Security Officer is responsible for protecting assigned premises, assets and personnel. He/She is expected to detect and deter potential threats. His duties include managing key press, regulating traffic, attending to enquiries from stakeholders, performing surveillance at the command centre, operating security systems, providing assistance to law enforcement and managing incidents and emergencies.

He may be required to work in rotating shifts and must be physically fit. He is expected to be vigilant, decisive, and possess effective communication skills. He upholds a professional image when interacting with various stakeholders. He may be deployed to a variety of places, including industrial areas, residential, and commercial areas, as well as, educational institutions and government buildings

CRITICAL WORK FUNCTIONS AND KEY TASKS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

CRITICAL WORK FUNCTIONS

KEY TASKS

Provide Concierge Security Services

  • Attend to enquiries from visitors
  • Manage key presses
  • Regulate traffic and crowds

Detect Security Threats

  • Operate security alarm systems.
  • Perform security surveillance at command centres.
  • Operate Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems.

Manage Incidents

  • Assist authorities in law enforcement.
  • Provide secondary support to incident and emergency responses.

Becoming a Senior Security Officer (SSO):
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