Security Operations Officer

About the role

The Security Operations Officer will support the Regulated Plant Security Operation function at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. This role ensures that security activities align with the Physical Protection Plan and that the guard force is effectively managed to protect personnel, assets, and sensitive information.

Key responsibilities

• Implement Operations Security processes, procedures, and policies in compliance with the Physical Protection Plan.
• Oversee the Contract Security Guard Force, ensuring adherence to access‑control and patrol procedures.
• Maintain effective access‑control processes at all entry points and manage patrol schedules for sensitive areas.
• Supervise the use and functionality of access‑control search equipment and surveillance systems.
• Monitor abnormal activities by persons or vehicles in security‑controlled zones and ensure all security equipment remains fully operational.
• Assist Alarm Station Operations with alarm response and compensatory postings as required.
• Review and act on security operation reports, schedules, and assessments to maintain effectiveness.

Required profile

• Experience in plant or industrial security operations, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of physical protection planning and radiological sabotage prevention.
• Ability to mentor and manage contracted guard personnel.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality requirements for security information.

Required skills

• Access control systems
• Surveillance equipment operation
• Alarm response procedures
• Physical protection planning
• Security patrol management