THAMARAJAH KATHIRESAN
Security Manager
BUKIT MERTAJAM,Penang
Summary
- Experienced security manager with over13 years of extensive expertise in spearheading regional security management covering security audits, investigation,risk management,developing & implementing security systems and overseeing security protocols.
-Well versed in conceiving and implementing asset and brand protection strategy and deriving mitigation plans to minimize damages.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry standards, prompt resolution of security incidents, and thorough training of security staff.
-Experienced in ISO 45001(OHSMS)/ ISO 14001(EMS) as an internal auditor and shouldering regional safety.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Northern / Eastern Regional Security Manager
Celcomdigi Telecommunications Berhad
George Town, Penang
02.2012 - Current
- Enhanced regional security by implementing and overseeing comprehensive risk management programs.
- Internal Stake holder: - Guide technology dept. on site target hardening & other security requirements.
- Other Industry Collaboration: Collaborate with other industries (eq. TNB / TM/ DNB/MCMC / on current industrial security issues and threats.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement & authority: - PDRM strengthening partnerships and enhancing overall community safety/ Conduct external investigation on site theft cases.
- Shouldering HQ safety team on HSE audits, inspections & other safety matters.
- Sites & Premise Guarding - Covers whole Northern / Eastern region(Perlis- Perak) Management.
- Investigation: - To conduct investigation on all theft/robbery/missing property/ incidents and advice/recommendation to management for improvement.
- Security Logistic Support: - Upon VIP visits to region.
- Reporting / Updates: - Daily / Monthly/ Quarterly security report to HQ.
- Conduct ERT briefing for retails and network engineering team.
- Streamlined communication processes for improved coordination between security teams across multiple locations.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends affecting regional security management strategies.
- Served as a primary point of contact for all internal stakeholders regarding matters related to regional security operations.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information related to organizational assets, employees, or clients.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and best practices for regional security management.
- Leveraged technology solutions to enhance surveillance capabilities while maintaining adherence to privacy regulations and ethical standards.
- Mitigation plan on incidents of theft and vandalism by conducting regular security audits and addressing vulnerabilities.
- Provided expert guidance on physical security infrastructure upgrades, ensuring optimal protection for facilities and personnel.
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses at all
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to proactively identify potential threats and mitigate risks before they materialized.
- Enhanced regional security by implementing and overseeing comprehensive risk management programs.
Police Officer (Sergeant)
Singapore Police Force
Singapore
04.2006 - 01.2012
- Deployed to commercial Div. (Auxiliary Police) (Undercover for SPF) Red Teaming Alpha Div.2007.
- Conduct and actively involved in covert & intrusion exercise outside commercial div.(Red teaming).
- Ensure Security compliance of PSA (C) PORT. Pte.Ltd.
- Responsible on conducting sting Ops & intrusion test against port Auxiliary Police.
- Responsible on updating to Terminal Security Department & SPF Command Centre on Ports security status on daily basis and as per request.
- Assist to follow up on Port schedules, maintain agreed changes in the supply plan and communicate changes to related department.
- Assist on tracking and reporting of the Port status and other key performance indicators.
- Ensure timely and accurate hourly reporting by officers on duty.
- Conduct & responsible to conduct investigation upon any security incidents.
- To ensure zero illegal entry to Port.
- Monitor closely movement of containers/DG cargoes.
- Conduct Security Checking/Visit bits/post.
- Conduct security audits upon divisions instructions.
- Conduct security risk assessment at all our duty points.
- Ensure all port users comply on security & safety requirements.
- Responsible to summon port users, who disobey port safety and security regulation.
- Involved in an international events (IMDEX Asia)- providing / conduct security operation during the event.
- Undercover OPS - F1 (2009)
- Undercover OPS - Youth Olympics 2010
Operations / Warehouse & Security Manager
Iseco Singapore Pte.Ltd.
05.2000 - 01.2006
- Coordinate import shipping arrangement with supplier and coordinate export shipping arrangement with various departments in the company.
- Monitor shipment clearance with forwarding agents.
- Monitor delivery and collection of containers.
- To prepare documents for export shipment.
- Application of import permit, poison permit and other relevant permits, documents and certificates.
- Maintain shipment record.
- Ensure appropriate customs tariff code is applied for import & export shipment.
- Negotiate shipping rate.
- Monitor performance of shipping and forwarding agents.
- Fully in charge of security operation in the warehouse.
- Warehouse security system maintenance.
- Warehouse outsourced guarding facilities.
- Theft and other security matter investigations.
Education
Diploma - Business Administration
Stamford College
04.1996 - 06.1997
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT - undefined
IPA TRAINING SDN.BHD
CCTM - CERT. - COUNTER TERRORISM MANAGEMENT
7 POINT 8 SDN.BHD
CRISIS MANAGEMENT & INVESTIGATION SKILLS - undefined
KEY RISK TRAINING SOLUTION
SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT-ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT, MITIGATION - undefined
CIISCM. CHARTERED INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SECURITY AND SPORTS
AUDITOR - OHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - undefined
INTERTEK - IRCA CERTIFIED
MASTERING INVESTIGATION SKILL - undefined
U PERFORMA RESOURCES
Security Screening (Profiling) - undefined
Singapore Workforce Skills WSQ/SPF
04.2010 - 10.2010
Handle Counter Terrorism Activities - undefined
Singapore Workforce Skills WSQ/SPF
10.2008 - 04.2009
Skills
Investigation
undefinedTimeline
Northern / Eastern Regional Security Manager
Celcomdigi Telecommunications Berhad
02.2012 - Current
Security Screening (Profiling) - undefined
Singapore Workforce Skills WSQ/SPF
04.2010 - 10.2010
Handle Counter Terrorism Activities - undefined
Singapore Workforce Skills WSQ/SPF
10.2008 - 04.2009
Police Officer (Sergeant)
Singapore Police Force
04.2006 - 01.2012
Operations / Warehouse & Security Manager
Iseco Singapore Pte.Ltd.
05.2000 - 01.2006
Diploma - Business Administration
Stamford College
04.1996 - 06.1997
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT - undefined
IPA TRAINING SDN.BHD
CCTM - CERT. - COUNTER TERRORISM MANAGEMENT
7 POINT 8 SDN.BHD
CRISIS MANAGEMENT & INVESTIGATION SKILLS - undefined
KEY RISK TRAINING SOLUTION
SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT-ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT, MITIGATION - undefined
CIISCM. CHARTERED INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SECURITY AND SPORTS
AUDITOR - OHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - undefined
INTERTEK - IRCA CERTIFIED
MASTERING INVESTIGATION SKILL - undefined
U PERFORMA RESOURCES
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Limited Working
STRENGTHS
Corporate Security Management Security Investigation & Prevention
Site Audits & Inspection Stakeholder Management
Security Enhancement Security System Management
Training & Development Security Risk Assessment (GRC)
Unique Experiences
- Being an undercover officer for SPF (Singapore Police Force)
- Deployed as undercover officer for several international events in Singapore.
- SPS (Singapore Prison Service)
- Deployed Undercover in Auxiliary Police Force
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