Many security related functions are currently performed by various departments. A centralized security division would continue to rely on, and work with other departments such as HR, Health & Safety, IT, Legal, Police and others to provide comprehensive security services. The implementation phasing plan will determine the amount of responsibilities that can be consolidated under a new division.

Below is a possible physical security organizational structure and one alternative for phasing in a corporate security division.

Phase 1

Starting with one position is more fiscally tolerable, but will provide limited resources to achieve results. Ideally all staff would be hired at the inception, but introducing the Corporate Security Manager, the Supervisor, Security Operations and the Supervisor, Security Systems & Standards positions would provide a practical foundation.

With these three positions in place, the following initiatives can begin:

• Centralize responsibility for existing and new security related policies, procedures, standards and guidelines;