Senior Security Operations Manager - Physical Security (Financial Institution)
Advertised: 20 March 2026
PeopleConnexion
Banking and Financial Services | National Capital District
- Lead multi-site security operations, inc: guards, control room & crisis response
- Build and manage CIT and armed security capabilities
- Support operational strategy, incident management & team development
We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Operations Manager – Physical Security to oversee and strengthen the physical security function for a well-established financial institution in Papua New Guinea.
This is a key operational role supporting the Head of Physical Security, responsible for managing day-to-day security operations, building a Cash-in-Transit (CIT) and armed security capability, and leading a large, multi-site security team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage security operations across multiple sites, ensuring guarding standards and operational efficiency
- Oversee and support a team of guards, supervisors, and shift supervisors, plus control room and crisis response teams
- Design and implement a CIT function with armed escort capability, including policies, procedures, and compliance
- Oversee control room (RSOC) operations and remote site monitoring
- Lead incident management, crisis response, and investigations
- Support the Head of Physical Security in developing strategy, operational improvements, and team capability
- Coordinate security logistics and transport operations as needed
- Strong experience in security operations leadership across multi-site environments.
- Proven background in CIT, armed security, and high-risk environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large, diverse teams
- Experienced in incident response, risk management, and security systems
- Comfortable operating hands-on at the operational level while supporting strategic initiatives
- Proven ability to develop processes and procedures, and deliver training to support strategic initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field
- Relevant professional certifications are a plus
- Training in crisis management, investigations, or risk management is advantageous
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in security management
- Proven experience leading security operations across multiple sites
- Demonstrated experience in incident investigations, risk assessment, and security systems
- Familiarity with CIT/armed security operations and control room (RSOC) environments
- Strong team leadership and people management experience
- Travel required across urban and remote sites, including high-risk locations and planned branch expansions
- Exposure to complex security and operational challenges, including high-risk scenarios
- Critical supporting role in building a scalable, professional security function
- Competitive package aligned to experience and market conditions
If this role is the next step in your exciting security career please register your interest by clicking APPLY NOW and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format.
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Job ID: #26513
Industry: Banking and Financial Services
Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Company: PeopleConnexion
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