Asset Protection Supervisor

About the role

The Asset Protection Supervisor is a senior operational security role responsible for the day-to-day command, control, assurance and continuous improvement of asset protection activities supporting PPCL operations at Chamchamal and as directed. Working under the Asset Protection Manager, the supervisor translates security strategy, risk assessments and plans into field execution in a high-threat environment, leading guard-force operations, access control, CCTV, movement security, emergency response and technical/physical security systems.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, command and supervision of asset protection activities, including briefings, shift handovers, tasking and post checks, and timely escalation to the Asset Protection Manager.
• Conduct and track security risk assessments, site surveys and inspections, and assure contracted security providers against contractual requirements, post orders, training standards, staffing levels and KPIs.
• Act as a key operational focal point during incidents and emergencies, coordinate with Operations, HSE, Movcon, Government Forces and emergency responders, and run drills and tests of emergency procedures.
• Manage personnel and contractors: lead, coach and develop staff, manage rosters and post allocations, and maintain training standards.
• Oversee access control, searching, visitor controls, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, patrols and perimeter security, and support secure movement arrangements such as security escorts.
• Support the design, procurement and operation of CCTV, access control, alarm and perimeter systems, and Counter-UAS interfaces, tracking faults and maintenance needs.
• Report daily and weekly to management, liaise with Government Forces and local authorities, and promote a strong security culture.

Required profile

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible security experience, with supervisory or management responsibility in complex, high-risk or hostile environments.
• Tertiary qualification in Security Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Previous military, police, government security or substantial commercial security leadership experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience managing guard-force operations and assuring third-party providers.