Assistant Security Officer

Company Overview

The Agricultural Marketing Department of the Government of Telangana oversees fair and efficient trading of farm produce across the state. Its Agricultural Market Committees help run transparent, regulated marketplaces that are designed to safeguard the interests of farmers and buyers alike. The department is focused on strengthening market facilities, ensuring policy compliance, and supporting safe, orderly day-to-day operations. The work is rooted in public service, accountability, and community welfare, and contributes directly to the safety and stability of local agricultural markets.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, on-site position in Polavaram for an Assistant Security Officer. The role centers on protecting the Agricultural Market Committee premises by managing security controls, observing movement in and out of the site, and making sure security procedures and government rules are followed. The position also includes checking the market area regularly, spotting potential threats, documenting incidents, working with local authorities when needed, and supporting crowd control during busy periods. In addition, the officer helps protect people, property, and assets, contributes to emergency preparedness, assists in training security personnel, and encourages a strong culture of safety and compliance across the premises.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and security operations within the market committee premises.
• Track movement through entry and exit points and ensure access is properly controlled.
• Guide and supervise security personnel, including shift coordination where required.
• Carry out routine inspections of the market area to identify risks or irregularities.
• Record incidents accurately and maintain security logs and reports.
• Support crowd management during peak market activity.
• Respond to emergencies and follow established response procedures.
• Coordinate with local authorities whenever an issue requires external support.
• Help protect staff, visitors, property, and market assets.
• Assist in reinforcing security instructions, safety practices, and compliance standards.
• Support training efforts for security staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, law enforcement, or facility safety oversight is preferred, especially in public-sector settings or large market environments.
• Working knowledge of security routines, access management, surveillance, and incident documentation is needed.
• Ability to lead security staff, manage duty rosters, and ensure rules are applied consistently.
• Good judgment, sharp observation, and the ability to respond quickly to risks are essential.
• Strong communication and people skills are required to deal professionally with farmers, traders, employees, and officials.
• The role requires physical stamina for standing, walking, and patrolling over long periods.
• Basic documentation and record-maintenance skills are needed for logs, reports, and incident records.
• Awareness of safety rules and emergency response procedures is important; any relevant security or safety certification is an added advantage.
• Candidates must meet the minimum educational criteria set by government rules for Assistant Security Officer positions.
• Previous experience in government or public-sector environments is preferred.

Additional Information

The position is based in Polavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India, and is intended to support the secure functioning of the Agricultural Market Committee. No salary, vacancy count, start date, duration, or application deadline was provided in the source information.