Senior Security Officer

Job Description

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  
 
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, 
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.
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  
 

Long Description

Skills/Qualities Required  
 
Physical Fitness & Ability to work under pressure  
Good Communication Skills  
Teamwork  
Attention to detail  
Knowledge of necessary laws / regulations  
English Fluency  
 
Key Performance Indicators  
 
Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR)  
Number of Safety Incidents  
Compliance Rate    
Incident Response Time  
Security incident reduction rate  
 
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  
 
Educational and Experience Requirements  
 
Minimum Education requirements  
 
Graduation  
 
Experience  
 
Minimum  
 
1+ years of relevant experience in security with AVSEC Certification  
 
Desired  
 
Knowledge of security measures.