Head Security Vigilance

Job Title: Head Security & VigilanceLocation: Aurangabad / Silvassa (with frequent travel across locations)Reporting To: Chief Human Resources Officer, STLRole PurposeThe Head – Security & Vigilance is responsible for protecting people, assets, information, and reputation of the organization by designing and leading a robust security, vigilance, and risk management framework across all locations. The role ensures prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud, misconduct, theft, sabotage, and security threats while maintaining strong coordination with law enforcement, regulators, and internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities1. Physical & Asset Security- Design and implement end-to-end physical security strategy for plants, warehouses, offices, data centres, and project sites. - Oversee deployment and performance of security agencies, guards, access control, perimeter security, CCTV, and surveillance systems. - Ensure protection of critical assets, materials, finished goods, and high-value inventory. - Conduct periodic security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mapping.2. Vigilance & Investigations- Lead vigilance framework for prevention and investigation of fraud, corruption, theft, conflict of interest, and ethical misconduct. - Conduct fact-based, confidential investigations into complaints, whistle-blower cases, and management referrals. - Prepare investigation reports with clear findings, root causes, and recommended actions. - Coordinate with HR, Legal, Finance, and Audit on disciplinary actions and remediation.3. Fraud Risk Management- Identify fraud-prone areas - Work closely with Internal Audit to strengthen controls and preventive mechanisms. - Track and report fraud loss prevention and recovery metrics. - Build employee awareness through fraud risk and vigilance sensitization programs.4. Crisis Management & Business Continuity- Lead response to security incidents, thefts, violence, unrest, natural disasters, cyber-physical threats, and emergency situations. - Develop and periodically test crisis response and evacuation plans. - Act as single point of contact for law enforcement, local administration, and emergency services.5. Contractor, Vendor & Supply Chain Security- Ensure robust security and background verification of security vendors, contractors, transporters, and critical third parties. - Monitor contract labour movement, gate controls, material movement, and logistics security. - Prevent pilferage, diversion, and supply chain leakages.6. Compliance & Governance- Ensure compliance with Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, local security regulations, and statutory norms. - Maintain strong documentation, SOPs, incident logs, and compliance records.7. Technology & Digital Security Enablement- Drive use of technology-led security solutions: - Integrated CCTV & command centres - Access control & biometrics - Incident reporting systems - Collaborate with IT on cyber-physical risk convergence where applicable.8. Team Leadership & Capability Building- Build and lead a high-integrity, disciplined security & vigilance team. - Set KRAs, monitor performance, and ensure continuous skill upgradation. - Create a culture of zero tolerance to misconduct with fairness and confidentiality.Candidate ProfileEducation- Graduate (mandatory); Post-graduate preferred - Ex-Defence / Paramilitary / Police / Intelligence background or senior corporate security professional - Certifications in Security Management / Risk Management / Fraud Examination preferredExperience- 15–25+ years of experience in Security, Vigilance, Risk, or Investigations - Strong exposure to manufacturing plants, large workforces, unions, and contractor ecosystems - Proven experience handling complex investigations and crisis situations - Experience in large corporates, conglomerates, or PSU-like environments preferred

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