Corporate Security Officer

Job description / Role

Job description

Identify, measure and advise on physical security risks, ensuring that relevant policies, procedures and systems are implemented, monitored and followed to maintain a secure environment across facilities and properties. Advise management on security developments, trends and threats, and provide support as required. Coordinate physical security and related services across commercial and residential facilities, including serviced apartments, under the manager of corporate security. Maintain service standards, security assets and records; resolve routine issues within delegated authority; and escalate risks and service gaps.

Accountabilities

• Conduct physical security surveys, inspections and risk assessments across commercial and residential properties to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with security standards and follow up on agreed improvements.
• Oversee and coordinate physical security services, including security guard deployment, resource allocation, contract compliance and third-party provider performance. Check contracted service standards, address service gaps within delegated authority and escalate exceptions.
• Conduct crew inductions and support security guard training, development and operational readiness to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Coordinate visitor management across commercial and residential facilities. Check visitor registrations and access permissions, resolve routine issues under approved procedures, and escalate exceptions. Coordinate the parking management system.
• Monitor and report on security key performance indicators, operational performance metrics and incident trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Monitor security payments.
• Identify, assess and mitigate security incidents, hazards, breaches and operational risks to protect personnel, assets and operations.
• Prepare physical security compliance reports and escalation processes for manager approval, and implement approved processes. Track service performance, incidents and outstanding actions, and compile reports for senior management through the manager. Conduct and support security investigations, prepare reports, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and improve security policies, procedures, post orders and security programs in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead security improvement initiatives and quality assurance programs to strengthen operational effectiveness, service quality and risk mitigation.
• Liaise with law enforcement, emergency services, government authorities, stakeholders and service providers on security-related matters and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• At least a diploma-level education, or a diploma in security management with a specialization in physical security.
• At least five years of physical security experience, including three years in a supervisory position.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate security procedures, information security, access control, alarms, rapid response and loss prevention.

Additional information

Recruitment process

The recruitment process for this position will involve the following steps:

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a recorded video interview through a third-party platform. This interview allows you to record responses to questions related to the position and demonstrate your knowledge and experience beyond what your CV alone can show. It also supports fairness, as all shortlisted candidates are asked the same questions and assessed on their responses.
• After completed video interviews are reviewed, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial technical interview with the hiring manager. This may include a case study.
• Finalists may be invited to a follow-up interview with the leadership team, if required.
• All candidates will be notified of the status of their application as soon as possible.

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline; we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures while driving our Journey 2030 ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

Recruitment fraud alert

Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or by video or telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, treat the request as fraudulent.

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.