Key skills
Risk Management
Incident Response
Threat Intelligence
Security Architecture
Compliance Management
Vulnerability Assessment
Security Policy Development
Additional/Preferred Skills
Crisis Management
Threat Assessment
Incident Response
Risk Mitigation
Security Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Data Protection
Preferred Qualifications
Any Graduate
Senior Executive - Security Services
ICRISAT invites applications from dynamic and motivated Indian nationals for the position of Senior Executive – Security Services, to support the Security Services Department under the Corporate Services Program. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring comprehensive security coverage of the Institute during the assigned shift through effective monitoring, supervision, and reporting mechanisms. The selected candidate will oversee a team of Security Assistants and ensure they are provided with the necessary logistical and operational support as required. In the event of any safety or security concern, the Senior Executive will be expected to take timely and appropriate action, coordinating with the available security team to effectively mitigate and neutralize potential threats. The position is based at ICRISAT Headquarters, Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi- arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems.
ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit - www.icrisat.org
Responsibilities:
Will be responsible to ensure the fullest security coverage during the shift at the institute premises.
To take charge of the shift as scheduled along with the keys/vehicles/property held at the main gate.
To allocate suitable security assistants with proper instructions at various posts across all areas or as directed by the Lead Security Officer.
To carry out regular patrolling of the property during the shift.
To carry out regular checks and ensure that all security assistants are alert at their posts and fully conversant of their area of responsibility.
To ensure that discipline and orders are maintained by the security assistants and other staff and to initiate reports against defaulters.
To ensure that all the vehicles and personnel entering the exiting the premises are properly checked.
To actively lead any emergency situations.
To ensure the relevant rules and regulations of the Institute are adhered at all times.
To ensure the safety and security of the people and equipment inside the premises.
To maintain the general dairy of Security Supervisors and record all events and incidents diligently in a chronological order. Important incidents are to be conveyed through email and telephone immediately.
To respond to fire alarms and organize a firefighting party to extinguish the fire as soon as possible. All fire precautions are undertaken/observe during the tenure of duty.
To ensure that the firefighting equipment deployed is in a ready to use condition at all times.
To seal any doors, windows, almirah left open by the program staff after office hours.
To be vigilant and keep watch on all the fire Hazardous material stored and reporting. Ensure that all the buildings and fields are thoroughly monitored for any fire.
To ensure that the Guard Tour System is activated during guard checks.
Eligibility and Qualifications:
Retired Junior Commissioned Officer/Senior Non-Commissioned Officer from the Armed Forces/ Paramilitary Forces with at least 20 years’ experience or experienced ex-serviceman security staff with a proven track record of working in an international organisation with a total of 20 years’ service.
Should hold a graduation degree with good English communication and interpersonal skills.
Adequate driving skills with a valid 2 & 4-wheeler driving license is a must. Should be willing to work in shifts.
A formal training in fire safety and communication skills in Telugu will be an added advantage.
General:
This is a contractual role for a period of 36 months (3 years), renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position.
How to apply:
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisting will start from 18 May 2026. All Applicants should apply with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.