Senior Security Officer

Job Description

A. Job Purpose 
Responsible for aviation security duties at international stations in conformity with the Bureau of 
Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) guidelines and local operating procedures

B. Key Accountabilities

Functional Activities 
Be aware of the NCASP regulations & AVSEC Orders & Circulars, particularly with respect of implementation of AVSEC Order 3/2009 & 5/2009 and contingency plans  
Ensure implementation of Air India Security Program  
Ensure implementation of all laid down security measures issued by BCAS, Air India Security HQ's and regulatory authorities of concerned foreign stations e.g., TSA-USA, DfT - UK, CATSA - Canada, Danish Civil Aviation & Railway Authority - For EU stations, Department of Home affairs - Australia and GACA - Saudi Arabia etc.  
Ensure that all AVSEC functions are meticulously implemented by External Security Service provider, if any and shall monitor all security aspects of AI flight operations  
Maintain close liaison with the Security service provider and share the relevant regulations and information as required on need basis for implementation of our AOSP at the respective stations  
Liaise with local security agencies at the airport and ensure implementation of any instruction's directives issued by the appropriate authority for Civil Aviation Security authority of the respective State 
Follow up with the GHA's to ensure that all personnel engaged to provide services to Air India are trained appropriately as per national regulations (e.g. -SAP), to perform aviation functions and records are made available as and when required.  
Attend the Airport Security meetings and any other meeting related to civil aviation security at respective stations  
Ensure timely renewal of Security contracts with the GH at respective stations  
Carry out surprise / spot checks to check the effectiveness and alertness of the security service providers personnel, implementing the security measures at the respective stations  
Ensure that all security personnel engaged by GH hold the necessary Certification/s to perform duties as required by the respective National Aviation Security Agencies  
Ensure that proper records of the security seals are maintained at the respective stations   
Maintain close liaison with Embassy of India to update the threat perception in respect of Air India operations and shall take suitable measures to safeguard it  
Notify the Appropriate Authority on any Threats and Alerts issued by BCAS / MHA / MEA, received from Air India Security HQs  
Be well versed with the local Airport Emergency Plan / Airport Security Program / Airlines Security
Program / National Civil Aviation Security Program of the concerned State  
Ensure protection and safe handling of all Secret / Security Sensitive information and share it with 
External Security Service Provider on need-to-know basis only  
Ensure protection of IT systems of Air India at foreign stations to prevent leakage of any Secret / 
Security Sensitive information  
Report any incident related to security / Airline operations and functional matters to CSO and to the Station Manager  
Prepare corrective action plan for the audit / inspection / findings and ensure its compliance as appropriate  

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AOSP & SSP (Station Security Program) submission and follow up with National Security 
Agencies at the respective Stations  
Quarterly Audit report, MIS, Safety Performance Index report (SPI) and monthly station security report of the respective stations to be shared with the Security HQ's  
Shall be available for prompt action during exigencies and emergencies related to Airline operations and submission of report 
Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR. 

C. Skills/Qualities Required 
 
Physical Fitness & Ability to work under pressure
Good Communication Skills
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Knowledge of necessary laws / regulations
English Fluency 
 
 
D. Key Performance Indicators 
 
Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR)      
Number of Safety Incidents      
Compliance Rate      
Incident Response Time      
Security incident reduction rate      
 
E. Key Interfaces 
 
External Interfaces 
Security Staff       
Liaise with security staff to ensure maximum security at the international stations in conformity with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) guidelines and local operating procedures 
Local Security Agencies     
Liaise with local security agencies at the airport and ensure implementation of any instruction's directives issued by the appropriate authority for Civil Aviation Security authority of the respective State