Job Description: Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Integrated Steel Plant
Reporting To: Plant Head / Director (Operations) / Management

Purpose of the Role

The Chief Security Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing comprehensive security operations for the Integrated Steel Plant, ensuring protection of personnel, assets, materials, infrastructure, and information, while maintaining compliance with statutory and corporate security requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Operational Security
- Develop, implement, and monitor plant-wide security policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure round-the-clock security coverage of plant premises, township (if applicable), mines, warehouses, and critical installations.
- Conduct periodic security risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
- Oversee access control systems, surveillance (CCTV), perimeter security, and intrusion detection systems.

Manpower & Administration
- Lead, supervise, and discipline in-house and outsourced security personnel.




- Manage deployment, duty rosters, training, performance evaluation, and compliance of security staff.
- Coordinate with external security agencies and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

Coordination & Liaison
- Act as the primary liaison with local police, district administration, intelligence agencies, fire services, and emergency response authorities.
- Handle law & order issues, theft, pilferage, trespassing, sabotage, and labor-related security concerns.

Crisis & Emergency Management
- Prepare and execute emergency response plans for industrial incidents, fire, natural disasters, sabotage, and civil disturbances.
- Lead crisis management during emergencies and conduct mock drills periodically in coordination with safety and fire departments.

Compliance & Investigations
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements related to industrial security, safety, and labor laws.
- Investigate secu

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