Job Summary The Chief Security Officer will lead and be accountable for the overall security operations of the company across all factory units and the corporate office. The role protects our people, goods, materials, premises and reputation. The CSO will set the security policy, control the movement of goods and people in and out of every location, investigate losses and incidents, and make sure all mandatory security, safety and statutory requirements are met. The ideal candidate is a disciplined, ethical and approachable leader with a manufacturing background, who can work firmly with all levels of employees, contractors and authorities.

Key Responsibilities
1. Security Strategy and Policy
• Define, document and implement the company-wide security policy and standard operating procedures for all factories and the corporate office.
• Carry out periodic risk assessments of every location and prepare a security improvement plan with budget.
• Set uniform security standards across units, and audit each unit against them. 2. Goods and Material Movement Control
• Monitor and control all inward and outward movement of raw materials, fabric, trims, work-in-progress, finished goods, scrap and waste.
• Ensure no vehicle enters or leaves without proper documents (gate pass, invoice, e-way bill, delivery challan) and matching of goods with documents at the gate.
• Implement vehicle checks, seal control, weighbridge verification and loading/unloading supervision.
• Work with Stores, Dispatch and Accounts to reconcile stock movement, and investigate shortages, pilferage and mismatches.
• Control movement of samples, designs, patterns and labelled or branded materials to prevent leakage and unauthorized use. 3. People Access and Employee Monitoring
• Manage entry and exit controls for employees, contract workers, visitors, vendors and drivers through ID cards, passes and registers or biometric/digital systems.
• Monitor attendance-related gate discipline, unauthorized movement, prohibited items, and conduct violations,



and report to HR.
• Carry out random and scheduled checks of persons and belongings in a respectful, lawful manner and in line with company policy.
• Support HR in verification of new employees and contract workers, and in preventing proxy attendance and unauthorized entry.
• Ensure that monitoring is lawful, proportionate and respects employee dignity and privacy, including compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. 4. Surveillance and Technology
• Plan, oversee and review CCTV, access control, alarm and other surveillance systems at all locations, including coverage, recording, retention and backup.
• Ensure cameras are not placed in changing rooms, restrooms or other private areas, and that footage is accessed only by authorized persons.
• Coordinate with the IT team on integration of security systems with the company network and on protecting security data. 5. Investigation and Loss Prevention
• Investigate theft, pilferage, fraud, collusion, misconduct and security incidents, and prepare written reports with findings and recommendations.
• Conduct surprise audits and checks, and maintain an incident register with root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Work with HR, Legal and Management on disciplinary action, and with police and law-enforcement authorities where needed. 6. Safety, Emergency and Crisis Readiness
• Work with the Safety and HR teams on fire safety, evacuation plans, mock drills, first-aid readiness and emergency contact systems at every unit.
• Lead the response to security emergencies such as fire, theft, unrest, strikes, trespass,



accidents and natural calamities, and prepare a business-continuity plan.
• Support workplace safety for women employees, including coordination with the POSH Internal Committee and protected transport and campus movement practices. 7. Security Workforce and Vendor Management
• Recruit, train, deploy, supervise and appraise the in-house security team and outsourced guards.
• Select and manage the security agency, ensuring it holds valid licenses (PSARA) and complies with wages, PF, ESI and other statutory requirements.
• Set duty rosters, post orders and patrol routes, and review performance through regular inspections. 8. Statutory Compliance and Reporting
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and licences relating to security, fire safety, factory premises, security agencies and the storage of materials.
• Maintain statutory and internal records, registers and audit-ready documentation.
• Submit weekly and monthly security reports to the Managing Director covering incidents, losses, audits, compliance status and improvement actions. Key Performance Indicators
• Zero unauthorized movement of goods; reduction in stock shortages and pilferage.
• Time taken to close incidents and investigations.
• Gate, CCTV and access-control audit scores for each unit.
• Completion of mock drills, risk assessments and statutory compliance on schedule.
• Security agency performance and guard attendance and discipline. Skills and Competencies
• Integrity, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong leadership, investigation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work firmly yet respectfully with workers, supervisors, vendors and management.
• Good communication in Tamil and English; Hindi is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and basic surveillance and reporting software.
• Willingness to travel between units and to be available during emergencies and odd hours.

📌 Chief Security Officer (India)
🏢 PRITHVI INNER WEARS PRIVATE
📍 India