Senior Security Officer
- India
Posted 6 days ago
About the role
Location: Vijayawada
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Aug 31, 2026
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, 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
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- 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
Skills/Qualities Required:
Physical Fitness & Ability to work under pressure
Good Communication Skills
Knowledge of necessary laws / regulations
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
English Fluency
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR)
Number of Safety Incidents
Compliance Rate
Incident Response Time
Security incident reduction rate
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