Our client is a prominent, large-scale Manufacturing Group operating multiple facilities, warehouses, and administrative sites in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Focused on safeguarding corporate assets, industrial facilities, and workforce safety, the group is seeking an experienced Group Security Manager with a strong Saudi law enforcement background to oversee total physical security, manage site guard forces, handle crisis response, and maintain strict compliance with local security regulations while reporting directly to the Shared Services Director. Key Responsibilities
- Security Strategy & Guard Force Management: Direct, lead, and manage the complete guard force across all manufacturing plants, warehouses, and offices; establish operational protocols, access standards, shift rotations, and conduct regular security vulnerability audits.
- Government Liaison & Emergency Response: Act as the primary representative to Saudi Arabian police, Civil Defense, and government security authorities; design and execute emergency response plans, evacuation protocols, and manage incident investigations.
- Access Control & Facility Safety: Oversee physical access management, CCTV surveillance, perimeter controls, and security tech; ensure all employees, contractors, and logistics drivers adhere strictly to facility security policies.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with Shared Services and HR leadership to enforce corporate security frameworks and maintain a safe, secured industrial working environment.
Key Qualifications
- Background: Graduate of a Police Academy / Police Department with proven prior service within a police or law enforcement environment in Saudi Arabia.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive security and leadership experience, with proven capability managing large-scale physical security operations and guard forces.
- Specific Skills: Police/law enforcement expertise in KSA, crisis response, facility protection across industrial sites, and guard force administration.
- Languages: Native-level command of Arabic is required; functional English communication skills.
- Location/Mobility: Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Sourcing strictly from inside KSA with valid transferable work authorization).
- Work Logistics: 6 working days per week; immediate to 30-day joining preference.
Market Salary Range (Saudi Arabia)
- Compensation: Market Benchmark / Competitive Executive Package