Executive Protection Officer / Security Specialist

Team Member - EPT

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Job Purpose: To ensure the safety and security of designated individuals, premises, and assets by conducting on-ground protection duties. The role involves implementing security strategies, executing operational plans, and responding effectively to emergencies and incidents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Protection Officer

Strategic Roles and Responsibilities:

Operational Execution: Implement protection strategies and protocols as defined by the Executive Protection Lead.

Vigilance and Observation: Maintain constant vigilance to identify and respond to potential threats or vulnerabilities.

Compliance with Directives: Execute duties in strict adherence to organizational security policies and procedures.

Security Operations:

Patrolling and Monitoring: Conduct regular patrols of the assigned site or residence, ensuring all entry and exit points are secure.

Access Control: Monitor and control access to the premises, ensuring only authorized individuals are allowed entry.

Surveillance Monitoring: Operate and monitor surveillance systems (e.g., CCTV) to maintain situational awareness and identify anomalies.

Daily Reporting: Document and report routine activities, incidents, or irregularities to the Executive Protection Lead

Security Strategy & Implementation:

Carry out predetermined security protocols, including escorting individuals, monitoring movements, and ensuring safe transportation.

Be ready to execute predefined emergency evacuation or safety protocols at a moment's notice.

Provide inputs to the Executive Protection Lead on potential areas of improvement in security operations or processes.

Crisis & Incident Management:

Respond promptly and decisively to any security breaches, threats, or incidents, minimizing risks to individuals and assets.

Work closely with the Executive Protection Team, local law enforcement, or emergency services during crises.

Prepare detailed reports postincident, outlining actions taken, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Executive Protection Team Members (Agents,Officers, Drivers, Doctors)

Facility Management Teams

Key Stakeholders - External

Law Enforcement Agencies

Local Communities

Vendors and Service Providers

Roles and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Roles and Responsibilities 

• Implementation of effective and efficient Executive Protection at residence, offices and all domestic locations.
• Provide inputs for the design of the operating model and the SOPs, to ensure operations processes are incorporated appropriately
• Provide effective cover to Promoters during events and functions, both private and public

 

Security Operations

 

• Provide security cover with efficient use of existing security technologies and ensure the implementation of security protocols
• Perform scanning and verification of visitors at all locations based on provided information.
• Ensure safe and timely evacuation of Promoters from a high-risk zone and situations.
• Perform protection and anti-sabotage scan of assets relevant to the security of promotors
• Conduct route recce, travel security drills and crowd management.
• Work effectively within the defined Executive Protection policy to address risks.

Security Strategy & Implementation

• Ensure round the clock security coverage to the subjects by trained security professionals.
• Ensure the inclusion of review of security protocols, route reconnaissance, route auditing and safe evacuation of asset in Travel Security arrangements.
• Strengthen internal processes and use of technology by adopting latest security gadgets for tracking and communication, interpretation and protection including weapons

Crisis & Incident Management 

• Implement the response plan during the crises/ emergencies/ incidents in a timely and adequate manner
• Undergo contingency and crisis management procedure drills and exercises

 

 

 

 

 

Key Interactions InternalExternal

• Collaborate with superiors to drive the site Security initiatives such as training, mock drills, operational vigilance

• Advance security liaison with concerned authorities during outstation visits and events

 

Key Result Areas (KRAs) & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) KRAKPIDriving Strategy & Business Excellence 

• [%] adherence to timelines to deploy strategic objectives at the site
• [%] of strategic initiatives implemented vs. plan
• [%] milestones achieved as per the Security Strategy Roadmap

Process Excellence

• [%] improvement in process maturity

Security Risk Mitigation

• [No.] Measurable active risk mitigation plans 
• [No.] of processes with prior noted vulnerabilities or incident histories evidence that have improved after targeted risk mitigation plans

Crisis Planning & Response

• [%] Increases/decreases in incidents y-o-y
• [%] threats, risks, and crises covered in the response plan
• [%] threats, risks, and crises resolved per period
• [Time] Mean response time of QRT to respond to threats
• [Cost] Cost of business continuity operations incurred due to an unmitigated threat

Educational Qualification:

High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in Criminal Justice or related fields is preferred.

Certification:

Certifications such as Basic Security Officer Training (BSOT) or equivalent.

Physical fitness and proficiency in security tools and protocols.

Work Experience (Range of years):

5+ years of experience in security services, law enforcement, or military.

Hands-on experience in surveillance, patrolling, and executing emergency protocols.

Experience Level

Executive Level