What Exactly Does a Security Officer Do in a Factory or Company Setting?

Hello to everyone. Can anybody please tell me the role of a Security Officer in a Factory/Company?

Dear Raj,

The main function of the Security Officer, as the name suggests, is to provide security for a safe working environment inside the factory premises. Since factories are located away from the main city/town or in remote places, the security of the employees becomes very vital. In addition to this, the factory, being an economic center, also attracts various antisocial elements and local leaders for money and employment opportunities. Hence, a good rapport needs to be built up with the Law Enforcement Authorities. The Security Officer is supposed to maintain all of these. This is not only limited to factory premises but also extends to company-provided accommodations/colony if they exist.

The other function is to look after, control, regulate, and keep records of the entry and exit of all personnel, materials, and vehicles in the factory and in the employees' residential colony. In some companies, along with Personnel/HR/IR, the Security Officer also looks after facilities management.

Regards,
SC

Job Description for Security Officer:

- Will head and regulate all securities.
- Should coordinate security for two factories and one head office.
- Should know about fire and emergency rescue systems.
- Should be responsible for all material inwards and outwards.
- Should be responsible for visitors' in-out register and on-duty register.
- Should handle all inwards and outwards couriers/postages.

Regards,

Suthanthira Selvan

Dear All,

There are no boundaries for the security officer to perform. Do not restrict your security officer to only safeguard the property, men, and material movement. This is only a part of his duties. Do not take for granted that all the security officers know something about fire fighting. Even then, this knowledge is not sufficient to prevent fires from occurring. The recent Lal Bungalow fire in Hyderabad, where some BPO and call centers were totally destroyed, resulted in very high losses. Ensure that your security officer truly understands the behavior of different types of fires and how to fight them. Involve your security officer in training all your employees and others in fire fighting techniques and how to prevent fires. Ensure that fire fighting training is taken seriously by all. Formulate written procedures and have them audited by third-party experts.

If you can utilize your security officer properly, he is in the best position to maintain good rapport in and around industrial places. This will help maintain peaceful conditions and ensure uninterrupted industry operations. He can serve as your liaison officer and as an implementation officer for your corporate social responsibilities. Due to the experience gained from working in various environments and industries, he can be your advisor on many issues. Kindly utilize your security officer to his fullest capabilities.

Regards,
Bhaskar Jayam

Hi all,

Please find the attachment for the role of the Security Officer in the Factory/Company.

Hi, this is Ami here (a student of MHRM). Please help me understand the role of an HR manager in operating the security function of the industry. I would appreciate your insights on both the administrative level and the core HR aspect. Thank you.

Hi friends,

Can anyone tell me what are the minimum wages and allowances that are applicable to private security guards? Is a private limited firm that has outsourced its security services to a security agency liable to pay for uniforms, gratuity, PF, ESIC, bonus, paid leave, HRA, conveyance, etc.?

Please guide.

Hi,

We are looking for an Assistant Security Manager. This position is open for Ex-Servicemen only. Please call the undersigned at 9689901604.

Bharat Ketkar

Hello Bharat sir, I have recently joined as a security officer in a steel plant, and I would like to understand the proper formats for the inward and outward material register, the labor register, and the visitor register. Additionally, I would appreciate guidance on the number of registers that need to be maintained in a steel plant.

Thank you.

SECURITY OFFICER / SUPERVISOR

The main role of security is to protect life, property, and information from all kinds of losses. The security supervisor should analyze all risk factors and initiate preventive measures strategically to prevent any such losses. In short, the main aim and objective of security is "TOTAL LOSS PREVENTION."

He should thoroughly understand the Asahi India Glass Ltd Physical Security Policy and Procedures.

He should maintain all records and documents as per the templates recommended in the AIS. Also, he should ensure that all records and documents are classified and authenticated.

He is responsible for the physical means of protecting the property and should be very alert for proper guarding against thefts, pilferage, accidents, and intruders.

His oral and written communication should be very good, and he should be able to give instructions clearly and firmly.

He should be polite with employees and guests; however, there should be no compromise on security delivery.

He should be well-versed in telephonic etiquette and abide by security norms while conversing on the telephone so that no confidential information is divulged.

He should maintain and update all documents on a daily basis.

He should maintain all key registers properly and secure the keys properly in the cabinet.

He should maintain a very professional relationship with all service providers.

He should carry out an internal patrol at least twice during his tenure of duty.

He should maintain the visitors' register properly.

Any emergency situations, accidents, break-in attempts, thefts, or any other physical crimes should be immediately communicated to the HR & Admin department.

He should ensure that the search of employees' baggage is carried out effectively. He should also ensure that all service providers are aware of the security instructions and should issue Security Guidelines pamphlets to all service providers.

He should plan and execute specific Loss Prevention Programs to prevent or minimize thefts and losses.

He should establish efficient intelligence sourcing and information gathering to thwart any loss or damage.

He should ensure that all guards are aware of their post and site instructions.

He should highlight emergency risk factors, if any, to his superiors immediately.

He should provide the escalation matrix of the guarding company (landline and mobile numbers) to all the guards. It should include the contact numbers of SO, ASO, and BM.

Critical contact lists (Fire Brigade, Police, Hospitals, etc.) should be kept at the Main Gate and reviewed on a monthly basis.

He should provide the escalation matrix of AIS (landline and mobile numbers) to all guards. It should include the contact numbers of HR & Admin.

He should be aware of and keep in hand all internal and external emergency contacts.

He should clearly understand that "TOTAL LOSS PREVENTION" is the main aim and objective of the security department.