Senior Security Assistant

About the role

The Senior Security Assistant supports the Senior Security Officer and Site Security Officer in overseeing all security activities across the company's sites and facilities. This role ensures smooth day‑to‑day operations, secures access points, and steps in as the acting security officer when required.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and supervising the security team to meet internal and client requirements.
• Monitor and control main gate, fence, and other entry points, including periodic inspections.
• Oversee vehicle access, parking conditions, and signage.
• Conduct regular patrols of fences, gates, and premises.
• Perform risk assessments for security activities and update them regularly.
• Prepare reports on surveys, incidents, and recommendations for the Senior/Site Security Officer.
• Participate in security studies, investigations, and improvement projects.
• Maintain main barrier gate and turnstile in coordination with maintenance trades.
• Ensure security staff receive proper training and conduct refresher sessions.
• Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and access‑control operations.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, maintaining accurate logs and incident records.

Required profile

• Minimum higher secondary education (12 years) in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar security role.
• Relevant security training courses completed.
• Proficiency in English (mandatory); Arabic speaking and writing is an advantage.
• Good computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office applications.

Required skills

• CCTV monitoring and operation.
• Access‑control system management.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency.
• General computer skills for security equipment handling.