THAMARAJAH KATHIRESAN
Security Manager
BUKIT MERTAJAM,Penang
Summary
Experienced security manager with 10 years of expertise in developing, implementing, and overseeing security protocols. Demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry standards, prompt resolution of security incidents, and thorough training of security staff.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Northern / Eastern Regional Security Manager
Celcomdigi Telecommunications Berhad
02.2012 - Current
- Regional security budget: - Monthly guarding at all premises and guarded tower sites at region and security system maintenance.
- Security Audits: - Workplace security inspections on adhoc & quarterly basis.
- Internal Stake holder: - Advice 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.
- Reduced 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.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to the areas with the highest potential impact on regional security.
- 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.
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
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
Interests
Sports (Athletics, Motor Sports (Biking))
Outdoor activities: swimming, hiking, jungle tracking
Reading
Timeline
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
Professional Working
Malay
Professional Working
Tamil
Limited Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/03/76
- Nationality: MALAYSIAN
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/03/76
- Nationality: MALAYSIAN
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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