MANI KANT SINGH
RANCHI
Summary
Security professional with extensive experience in managing high-stakes operations and ensuring compliance. Expertise in risk assessment and incident response, emphasizing team leadership and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing security measures and safeguarding critical assets in sensitive environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE (CSO-Equivalent Responsibilities)
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Trivandrum
04.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end security operations for one of India’s most sensitive aerospace facilities, ensuring round-the-clock protection of strategic assets, personnel, and infrastructure.
- Conducted security audits, inspections, and investigations, ensuring compliance with statutory norms, internal SOPs, and organizational risk thresholds.
- Identify security vulnerabilities, safety hazards, and procedural gaps; implement preventive and corrective measures to minimize operational, reputational, and compliance risks.
- Oversaw CCTV surveillance, access control, and incident response, enhancing detection-to-response cycles for security events.
- Prepared inspection, investigation, and incident reports for senior leadership, facilitating informed decision-making and driving continuous security improvement.
- Lead end-to-end security operations for one of India’s most sensitive aerospace facilities, ensuring round-the-clock protection of strategic assets, personnel, and infrastructure.
INSPECTOR – ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
09.1999 - 03.2023
- Managed deployment, supervision, and performance of 150–300 security personnel per posting, achieving consistent 100% shift coverage and maintaining disciplined force management in 24×7 operations.
- Oversaw access control, perimeter security, and emergency response protocols at large industrial plants and mining facilities, enhancing overall site security and safety.
- Directed large-scale security operations across steel, coal, oil & gas, aviation, and engineering units, ensuring secure operations in hazardous and high-threat environments.
- Led aviation security operations at major airports, including passenger and baggage screening, access control to restricted areas, and emergency preparedness in line with aviation security standards.
- Secured oil & gas infrastructure, pipelines, and high-value energy assets, ensuring operational integrity in sensitive geographies.
- Selected postings: Bokaro Steel Limited (BSL), CCL Kargali & BCCL Dhanbad, Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Kolkata Airport & Bagdogra Airport, ONGC Jorhat, NISA Hyderabad and RTC Barwaha.
- Coordinated emergency response drills and training for security personnel.
- Prepared detailed reports on security incidents and inspection findings.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies during security operations and investigations.
- Implemented security protocols to enhance overall workplace safety and readiness.
- Trained new inspectors on procedures and best practices in security operations.
- Evaluated surveillance systems for effectiveness in monitoring facility activities.
- Identified any potential hazards or areas that need improvement through visual inspection and testing.
- Collaborated with other departments to troubleshoot problems, develop solutions, and implement corrective action plans.
Education
MATH(HONS) -
A N COLLEGE PATNA, MAGADH UNIVERSITY BODH GAYA
PATNA, Bihar01.1996
Skills
- Security management
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Security audits
- Access management
- Vulnerability identification
- Compliance monitoring
- Operational compliance
- Emergency preparedness
- Industrial safety
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Team leadership
- Personnel supervision
- Training and mentoring
- Site security management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Task prioritization
- Team building
- Ethics and integrity
Training And Professional Development
- Basic CISF Training – NISA, Hyderabad
- Commando & Tactical Training – RTC Barwaha
- Advanced exposure to: Crisis Response & High-Risk Security Operations, Surveillance & Access Control Systems, Emergency & Incident Management
Technical And Operational Skills
- Physical Security & Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Security Audits, Compliance Management & Risk Assessment
- CCTV, Surveillance Systems & Command Center Operations
- Incident & Crisis Response, Emergency Management
- Access Control Systems & Perimeter Security
- SOP Development, Policy Implementation & Governance
- Security Reporting, Documentation & Intelligence Briefing
- Workforce Planning, Deployment Optimization & Team Leadership
Job Title
Chief Security Officer (CSO) / Head – Security & Operations
Global Opportunities
True
Hobbies and Interests
- Global Security Leadership
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Risk & Crisis Management
- Aviation and Industrial Security
- Surveillance Technologies
- Mentoring Future Security Leaders
Leadership And People Management
- Commanded diverse, multi-location teams in high-pressure environments, driving a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Implemented staff engagement, gender diversity, and cultural inclusion initiatives that improved morale, retention, and stability in security teams.
- Addressed employee grievances with fairness and transparency, reducing conflict and enhancing trust in leadership.
Career Target
Chief Security Officer (CSO) / General Manager – Security & Operations
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Native
Native
Certification
Basic AVSEC security.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE (CSO-Equivalent Responsibilities)
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
04.2023 - Current
INSPECTOR – ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
09.1999 - 03.2023
MATH(HONS) -
A N COLLEGE PATNA, MAGADH UNIVERSITY BODH GAYA