Director Security (UAE National)
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About the Role
A confidential organization seeks a Director of Security to lead enterprise-wide security operations, governance, risk management, and crisis response. The role requires developing security strategies, overseeing operations, managing investigations, and liaising with authorities.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement organization wide security strategies, policies, and procedures
- Oversee security operations across offices, facilities, projects, and communities
- Manage security service providers and on site security teams
- Conduct security audits, inspections, and vulnerability assessments
- Support fraud prevention, security investigations, and risk mitigation initiatives
- Lead security response during emergencies and critical incidents
- Develop and maintain crisis management and business continuity plans
- Collaborate with internal departments and liaise with government authorities and law enforcement
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field
- 10–15 years of experience in corporate security, investigations, enterprise risk, or security leadership roles
- Experience in Real Estate, Property Development, Hospitality, Large Communities, or diversified business groups preferred
- Professional certifications in Security, Investigations, Risk Management, or Fraud Prevention preferred
- Strong knowledge of security operations, investigations, crisis management, and risk governance
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Director – Security to lead and oversee enterprise wide security operations, governance, risk management, investigations, and crisis response across business operations, assets, communities, and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement organization wide security strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Establish a strong culture of security awareness and accountability.
- Advise senior leadership on security risks and mitigation measures.
- Oversee security operations across offices, facilities, projects, and communities.
- Manage security service providers and on site security teams.
- Conduct security audits, inspections, and vulnerability assessments.
- Support fraud prevention, security investigations, and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders on security related incidents and investigations.
- Implement confidential reporting mechanisms for security concerns and misconduct.
- Lead security response during emergencies and critical incidents.
- Develop and maintain crisis management and business continuity plans.
- Ensure emergency preparedness protocols are regularly tested and updated.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in Security, Investigations, Risk Management, or Fraud Prevention are preferred.
- 10–15 years of experience in corporate security, investigations, enterprise risk, or security leadership roles.
- Experience in Real Estate, Property Development, Hospitality, Large Communities, or diversified business groups is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of security operations, investigations, crisis management, and risk governance.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and decision making skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
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