Head of Security

Job Description

Title: Head of Security

Company Name: The Structural Engineers Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• 12 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Real Estate, Developer

• Bachelor/Honors

• 12 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Real Estate, Developer

Job Title

Head of Security (Construction Sites & Corporate Security)

Job Purpose

Lead SEL’s end-to-end security function across head office, project/construction sites, land assets, sales offices (if any), warehouses/stores, and staff safety.

Key Responsibilities

1) Security Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement SEL’s Security Policy, Site Security Standards, and SOPs (access control, visitor management, patrol, key control, asset protection, emergency response).

• Prepare annual security budget and cost optimization plan without compromising risk coverage.

2) Construction Site Security & Asset Protection

• Design and deploy site security plans for each project (perimeter, entry/exit controls, night security, material protection, machinery/equipment security).

• Prevent theft, pilferage, vandalism, trespass, and unauthorized construction-material movement.

3) Manpower Management (Guards & Supervisors)

• Lead hiring/rostering/discipline of security team (in-house and/or outsourced).

• Run regular briefings, drills, and training (site conduct, emergency response, reporting discipline).

 4) Incident Management & Investigations

• Own the incident command for security events (theft, conflict, assault, intrusion, threats, extortion attempts, site unrest).

• Conduct investigations, preserve evidence, coordinate with Legal/HR, and prepare case files and recommendations.

• Liaise with law enforcement and local administration for timely resolution; support FIR/GD processes when required.

5) Security Systems & Technology

• Oversee CCTV coverage plans, control room operations, access control (biometric/ID), alarms, perimeter lighting, and guard tour systems.

• Coordinate with IT/Admin vendors to ensure uptime, storage retention, and controlled access to footage.

6) Land/Property & High-Risk Area Management

• Strengthen security controls for land sites (boundary demarcation support, guarding strategy, local liaison, encroachment risk mitigation).

Candidate Profile (Preferred: Retired Police / Armed Forces)

Essential Requirements

• Recently retired Police / Armed Forces / Ansar / BGB / similar disciplined service with strong field leadership exposure.

• Proven experience in site security / industrial security / asset protection / investigations.

• Strong command over incident handling, reporting, stakeholder management, and team discipline.

• Ability to operate across multiple sites and travel as required.

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent experience from service background may be considered.

Experience (Guideline)

• 12+ years in disciplined service and/or security leadership roles; experience supervising teams and managing sensitive incidents.

Core Competencies

• Command and control, decision-making under pressure

• Investigation mindset and evidence-based reporting

• Vendor/guard force management and training capability

• Strong communication, integrity, and professionalism

• Community/local administration liaison capability