Security Manager (Senior Manger)

Areas of Responsibility & brief description

Responsibility

1.          

Conduct operational risk assessment of proposed VAC and passport/VAF movement from VAC to Post

Full

2.          

Create relevant processes required to implement Corporate Security Strategy and Policies within the given zone

Full

3.          

Liaise with local Post and Government authorities

Full

4.          

Ensure all critical service levels are met & contractual obligations complied to, with deviations reported through incident report framework

Full

5.          

Ensure compliance with VFS Global defined information security policies and procedures applicable to the role

Full

6.          

Plan & monitor security arrangements involving preparation of security plans, deployment & training of security personnel within  the given region, etc.

Full

7.          

Support/ Generate periodic Reports and information/ details for the MIS. Send MIS reports on performance indicators. Ensure timely reporting and handling of security issues.

Full

8.         

Maintain logs of Critical Service Level-3 fulfilment for UK VACs and send timely & accurate  MIS reports

Full

9.          

Assist in carrying out  investigations/ Inquiries as mandated by the management

Full

10.      

Collaborate in implementing security policies and data protection laws in business

Full

11.       

Assist Operations and HR in corporate governance

Full

12.       

Responsible for guard force management at all Visa Application Centres(VACs) within the specified zone

Full

13.       

Ensure life safety of all inside VAC and institute loss prevention measures to prevent incidents/accidents

Full

14.       

Plan the resource allocation & budgeting of security equipment and measures for the given region

Full

15.       

Ensure expenditure is as per the risk profiling of the given zone and as given in the annual budget

Full

16.       

Ensure maintenance of customer (Missions) satisfaction levels on security issues.

Full

17.       

Undertake initiatives & conduct research to ensure cost implementation of best practices and cost effective measures within the given zone.

Full

18.      

Conduct regular safety drills & ensure communication of necessary safety measures to all employees

Full

19.       

Ensure that security incidents and/or crisis do not compromise operations & are reported immediately using VFS  Global Corporate Security Incident Management framework

Full

20.      

Liaise and maintain relationships with Security service providers/ Vendors

Full

21.       

Co-ordination of resources to ensure appropriate and cost-effective control and management of security risks

Full

22.      

Ensure appropriate protective security awareness, training, and education programs are implemented to maintain high Security awareness levels among employees

Full

23.      

Keep a track of the political security scenario and possible threats to business, assets, employees, etc. and update the Operations team accordingly in a timely manner.

Full

24.      

Maintain adequate vigilance and surveillance with continuous monitoring of the Security functioning of the VAC/ VFS Global centers

Full

25.      

Upkeep and maintenance of the Security equipment’s  of the VAC to minimize Security downtime

Full

26.      

Ensure appropriate and consistent compliance with relevant Security policies, contracts and regulations

Full

27.      

Support, as appropriate, protective security management initiatives in respect of secure transportation of business related confidential data

Full

28.      

Management of Incidents with prompt reporting and early closures with robust mitigation actions

Full

29.      

Periodic review and risk assessment of the Security set-up of the VACs and initiate measures to mitigate the Risks.

Full

30.      

Judicious use of natural resources

Full

31.       

Shall adhere to environment health and safety policy/objectives and guidelines of the organisation