Overview
Head of Security Jobs in Kifisiá, Attiki, Greece at Public Group
Title: Head of Security
Company: Public Group
Location: Kifisiá, Attiki, Greece
The organizationWhy Join Us? It’s More Than a Job in Retail, It’s Your Story.
At Public Group, we believe in the power of our people in a sustainable way. That’s why we’re not just focused on what you do, but who you become. We’re committed to fueling your growth, because when you win, we all win. Imagine a place where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a real difference. A place where you can build a career you love, toleave your mark in our story!
Public Group strategically invests to create an ecosystem of innovative scaleups around its core Omnichannel Retail business, with the objective to provide exciting customer experiences powered by operational excellence. We bring together technology, talent & entrepreneurship to create value in the Greek market & society.
Our Omnichannel retail, in Greece and Cyprus, is the love brand Public, a Leading Omnichannel Home Living, Tech & Entertainment Retailer with long lasting heritage. Innovation is part of our DNA. Through our ecosystem of startups and organizations, – iRepair, Klarna, Douleutaras.gr, SVUUM, Bookvoice, BOX NOW, Instacar, our tech PublicNEXT, Endeavour, Big PI, Metavallon, & Venture Friends – we offer pioneer services to our consumers. We operate 60 stores, 3 eShops and an ecosystem of digital properties such as: public ticketing, public business and bookfriends.gr.
The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experiencedHead of Securityto join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing retail stores security operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with our relevant procedures, and evaluating the industry’s best practices to upgrade our equipment, systems, and processes.
Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, protocols, and procedures
Identify and assess risks to store operations and implement proactive mitigation strategies
Regularly update security measures to address emerging threats and technological advancements
Manage and control budgets for security operations, ensuring efficient use of resources
Monitor and report on inventory differences and security incidents
Work with various departments to integrate security requirements into business processes
Conduct regular security audits and inspections to ensure adherence to protocols
Conduct investigations of security incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Propose and evaluate new security technologies and methodologies to enhance security measures
Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve the effectiveness of security operations
Continuously seek improvements based on performance data
Recruit, train, and manage security personnel to maintain a high standard of performance and professionalism
Qualifications:
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
Proven experience in a security management role, ideally within retail or a multi-site organization
Strong leadership, problem-solving and organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Knowledge of current security technologies, methodologies and compliance standards
Ability to respond effectively to security incidents and emergencies
Familiarity with budget management and resource allocation
Hands-on experience with security systems (e.g., CCTV, alarm systems) and training personnel
University Degree …