Personal Security Officer - Ex Army - Ex Commando

JOB DESCRIPTION – PERSONAL SECURITY OFFICER (PSO)

Company

Goldstone Hospitality

Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Designation

Personal Security Officer (PSO)

Department

Security \& Administration

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

3–8 Years

Industry

Corporate Security \| Executive Protection \| Hospitality

About the Role

Goldstone Hospitality is looking for a disciplined, alert and professionally trained Personal Security Officer (PSO) to provide personal protection to senior management and ensure their safety during official travel, business meetings, public appearances and other professional engagements.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate sound judgement, discretion, physical fitness, professional conduct and the ability to respond calmly to security risks.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Protection

• Provide personal security and protective support to the designated company executive.
• Maintain situational awareness and identify potential security threats.
• Plan safe entry, exit and movement arrangements for meetings, events and public appearances.
• Maintain appropriate proximity and readiness without unnecessarily disrupting business activities.
• Ensure the executive's safety during office visits, site inspections and official engagements.

Travel and Movement Security

• Accompany the executive during local and outstation travel as required.
• Coordinate routes, vehicle readiness, parking and arrival/departure arrangements.
• Identify potential security concerns and communicate them promptly.
• Coordinate with drivers, security personnel and authorised representatives.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding travel schedules and locations.

Security Risk Assessment

• Assess security conditions at offices, hotels, event venues and meeting locations.
• Identify unusual behaviour, unauthorised access and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with venue security, building security and local authorities when necessary.
• Follow approved emergency-response and escalation procedures.

Emergency Response

• Respond calmly and promptly to emergencies, medical incidents and security threats.
• Assist in arranging emergency medical support when required.
• Follow established evacuation and emergency procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency contacts and communication protocols.
• Provide incident reports to the authorised reporting manager.

Confidentiality and Professional Conduct

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the executive's personal information, business activities, meetings and movements.
• Exercise discretion and professional judgement at all times.
• Avoid unauthorised photography, recording or disclosure of confidential information.
• Maintain respectful conduct with colleagues, guests, vendors and members of the public.

Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate with the company's security, administration and facility teams.
• Maintain daily duty logs, movement records and incident reports as required.
• Report security concerns and unusual incidents promptly.
• Follow company security protocols and lawful instructions.

Candidate Requirements

• 3–8 years of experience in personal protection, executive security, corporate security or a comparable role.
• Prior experience protecting senior executives, business owners or VIPs will be preferred.
• Relevant security training and valid licences or certifications, where applicable.
• Strong observation, situational-awareness and communication skills.
• Good physical fitness and professional grooming.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Discreet, punctual, disciplined and trustworthy.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends and late evenings when required.
• Basic first-aid training is preferred.
• Valid driving licence is an advantage if driving duties are part of the assigned role.

Preferred Background

Candidates with relevant experience in executive protection, corporate security, licensed professional security agencies or authorised security services will be preferred. Experience in emergency response and coordination with professional security teams is an advantage.

Key Skills

Personal Security \| Executive Protection \| VIP Security \| Risk Assessment \| Situational Awareness \| Travel Security \| Emergency Response \| Confidentiality \| Incident Reporting \| Professional Conduct

Employment Conditions

The selected candidate must submit valid identity and address documents, employment references and relevant training or licence documentation. Background verification will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

The role may require flexible working hours, travel and extended duty periods according to business requirements, subject to applicable employment rules.

Naukri Job Title

Personal Security Officer (PSO) – Executive Protection

Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Experience

3–8 Years

Function

Security Services / Executive Protection

Employment Type

Full-Time

Pay

₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person