FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICE
 
Security Manager (Ref. 20092106-IE)
[to be appointed at the substantive level of Facilities Manager]
 
Duties 

The appointee will be required to:

(a) assist the Director of Facilities Management and/or his delegates to oversee all security-related operations and provision of guarding services to the University;

(b) identify and access risks and develop plans to mitigate key exposures to staff, students, operation and assets of the University;

(c) advise appropriate measures for crisis management and emergency preparedness for critical incidents;

(d) formulate appropriate security measures to meet the security requirements of the University;

(e) formulate actions and recovery plans to tackle unprecedented, sudden and ad-hoc incidents (such as lift trapping, physical assault, theft/burglary, vandalism, injuries, riots, demonstrations and intrusion/loitering, etc.) hindering the University’s operations;

(f) manage the 24-hour/7-day Campus Control Centre and supervise a team of security officers rendering immediate response to any emergency or urgent incidents;

(g) assess and monitor the guarding services provided by the service provider(s) and to ensure the services fully meet the security and guarding requirements;

(h) render tailor-made security supporting services to major events and escort services for important guests/visitors;

(i) apply the latest innovation technologies and decide viable solutions with the technical support to improve the operation effectiveness and efficiency of security systems including CCTV system, access control system, car parking system and alarm monitoring systems, etc.; and

(j) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Office or his delegates.

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a) a recognised degree in Facility Management, Security Management, Property Management or a related discipline; 

(b) at least eight years of law enforcement and/or security experience;

(c) extensive experience in managing and formulating polices and strategies as well as implementing changes with significant impacts;

(d) proven supervisory experience in leading a team of professional and operational staff in collaboration with clients, service contractors and other stakeholders at all levels;

(e) a good knowledge of relevant statutory regulations;

(f) excellent communication skills for working with both internal and external stakeholders;

(g) an analytical mind with strong planning and organising abilities as well as people management and problem solving skills;

(h) the ability to work under pressure and independently; and

(i) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Preference will be given to those with a relevant professional qualification.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 25 September 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.
 
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.