Fahad Alotaibi C.

Senior Security Manager.Master’s Student in National Security at NAUSS.Security Operations Strategic Security & Risk Management.Crisis Management .Corporate Security & Critical Infrastructure Protection .CPP®, PSP® PCI®

About

🔘Senior Security Manager with 25+ years of proven expertise in security strategy, risk mitigation, VIP protection, and large-scale event operations across government, defense, and corporate sectors. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring strict compliance with international security standards. Successfully directed security for high-profile national events, safeguarding VIPs, dignitaries, and critical infrastructure. 🏆 Key Achievements ➡️ Secured high-profile events at KAFD, including National Day and Founding Day, with zero security breaches ➡️ Implemented advanced threat assessment protocols, significantly reducing operational risks ➡️ Enhanced security readiness through restructuring of command and control systems ➡️ Achieved full compliance with KAFD and PIF standards through rigorous audits and policy enforcement ➡️ Led multi-agency coordination with government authorities for VIP protection and large-scale events ➡️ Improved team performance through KPI-driven management and targeted training initiatives ➡️ Oversaw the successful installation of advanced security systems, ensuring full compliance with technical and contractual requirements ✔️ Professional Certifications 🏅Certified Protection Professional (CPP) 🏅Physical Security Professional (PSP) 🏅Certified Criminal Investigator (PCI) 🏅Certified Protection Officer (CPO) 🏅Certificate in Security Operations Supervision 🏅People Management | Crowd Management and Control 🏅Security Planning & Risk Management | Advanced Facility Security 🏅 Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning & Goal Achievement ⚪️ Open to connecting with security leaders, government officials, and industry experts to share insights, explore collaboration, and develop innovative strategies that strengthen safety, resilience, and operational excellence. 📧 [email protected] 📍Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Experience

  • KAFD | كافد (7 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Security Manager
      May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

      ⏺️ Direct security and safety, ensuring full compliance with KAFD and PIF standards, and proactively managing risks to protect assets and personnel. ⏺️ Lead and develop the security and safety team, driving the successful implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices. ⏺️ Conduct audits to assess security performance, ensuring strict adherence to regulations and continuously improving safety measures. ⏺️ Develop and maintain comprehensive security and safety plans, optimizing event security and operational structures for efficiency. ⏺️ Collaborate with security consultants to design and implement effective security strategies, aligning with the project's objectives and timeline. ⏺️ Oversee daily security operations, identifying and addressing any emerging security risks to ensure a safe working environment. ⏺️ Design and execute security strategies for high-profile events and VIP visits, ensuring top-level protection and reporting to senior management. ⏺️ Drive performance improvements by managing field personnel, applying key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance operational efficiency.

    • Security Manager
      Apr 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      ⏺️ Led the seamless rollout of security operations, optimizing staff recruitment, training, and deployment for maximum operational effectiveness. ⏺️ Implemented a rigorous selection process, ensuring a highly qualified security team committed to high standards. ⏺️ Managed security contracts with precision, ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding organizational assets. ⏺️ Directed daily security operations, issuing clear instructions to enhance safety and operational efficiency. ⏺️ Motivated and led security teams, using KPIs to drive continuous improvement and instill a culture of excellence. ⏺️ Delivered and installed security systems on schedule, ensuring full compliance with contract specifications and operational needs. ⏺️ Streamlined invoicing and ensured compliance with contractual guidelines, enhancing financial accountability. ⏺️ Established relationships with key government agencies, facilitating prompt resolution of security issues and maintaining a secure environment.

  • Human Resources and Recruitment Manager at ZKTeco Saudi Arabia
    Feb 2014 - Apr 2019 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Managed the full security personnel lifecycle, from recruitment and deployment to offboarding, ensuring uninterrupted security operations. • Resolved security staff issues quickly and effectively, maintaining discipline, morale, and a cohesive security environment. • Monitored security team performance and productivity, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to align with organizational security objectives. • Developed and implemented security retention strategies, reducing turnover of trained personnel and strengthening operational reliability. • Oversaw security systems and personnel records, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements. • Communicated and enforced new security policies and procedures across departments, ensuring clarity and smooth adoption. • Contributed to long-term security planning, focusing on risk management, process improvement, and enhancing departmental efficiency. • Led key security initiatives, resulting in improved incident response, enhanced asset protection, and overall organizational resilience.

  • Human Resources Recruitment Officer at eSmart Dimensions
    2011 – 2014

    Led the recruitment and deployment of security and safety personnel, ensuring highly skilled teams were in place to meet critical operational demands. • Developed and implemented welfare and support programs for security staff, significantly boosting morale, commitment, and retention. • Managed the full security personnel lifecycle, ensuring seamless onboarding, training, deployment, and offboarding with strict compliance. • Optimized security operations and reporting systems, guaranteeing accurate records, reliable documentation, and adherence to security protocols. • Resolved complex personnel issues within security teams, maintaining discipline, cohesion, and a professional security culture. • Provided in-depth security workforce analytics, delivering risk-based insights and performance reports to senior leadership for decision-making. • Contributed to long-term security strategy and planning, aligning protective measures and personnel readiness with organizational growth and resilience goals. • Monitored security staff performance and engagement, driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced incident response, asset protection, and overall operational security.

  • Human Resources Recruitment Officer at Saudi Oger Ltd.
    2005 – 2011

    ⏺️ Managed the full security personnel lifecycle, from recruitment and deployment to exit, ensuring smooth transitions and strict compliance with security standards. • Resolved security staff issues quickly and effectively, minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining a disciplined and secure environment. • Monitored security team dynamics continuously, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve performance, reduce turnover, and strengthen retention strategies. • Oversaw updates to security systems and operational records, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established security policies and procedures. • Communicated new security policies and procedures across teams and departments, ensuring full understanding and smooth implementation in daily operations. • Contributed to long-term security strategic planning, aligning personnel management and operational readiness with the organization’s resilience and protection goals. • Equipped security managers with the tools and reports necessary for performance evaluations, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous monitoring, and improvement. • Collaborated with project teams and other departments to increase engagement of security personnel, enhance interdepartmental coordination, and maintain high morale across operations.

  • Officer at Ministry of Defense Armed Forces
    1996 – 2005

    ⏺️ Led a combat unit for 3 years, ensuring peak performance and mission success through strategic leadership and team coordination. ⏺️ Directed security operations as Assistant Security Intelligence Commander for 2 years, driving critical security initiatives and identifying high-risk threats. ⏺️ Managed security operations for 4 years, maintaining the safety of personnel, assets, and sensitive facilities under high-stakes conditions. ⏺️ Oversaw mission-critical in Command Centers for 2 years, delivering real-time intelligence and ensuring effective responses to emerging threats. ⏺️ Trained and mentored military personnel in counter-terrorism techniques, strengthening defense readiness and operational security. ⏺️ Coordinated complex, cross-functional operations, optimizing resources and ensuring seamless execution of critical defense missions. ⏺️ Provided intelligence and ensured compliance with defense protocols, directly contributing to national security and the integrity of military operations. ⏺️ Completed specialized training in chemical weapon removal, drug detection, and handling weapons of mass destruction, enhancing tactical proficiency in high-risk environments.