M. Mazhar Afzaal CPP®, PSP®, CSMP®
Elkridge,MD
Summary
Senior Security Leader with 16+ years of combined military and corporate experience across FMCG, food manufacturing,
ports and logistics, and critical infrastructure environments. ASIS dual-certified (CPP®, PSP®) with deep expertise in
physical security systems, access control, CCTV surveillance, risk assessments, investigations, and crisis management.
Proven track record of leading multi-site security operations, managing large CAPEX and OPEX budgets, reducing losses,
and aligning security policies and procedures with organizational and business objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Manager & Admin
Naz Halal Food
Columbia, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Lead site-wide physical security operations, including access control, CCTV surveillance, and vigilance activities
across all facilities. - Manage the hiring, training, deployment, and scheduling of security and administrative staff to ensure operational
coverage 24/7. - Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and workplace regulations, partnering with operations and
quality teams. - Direct loss prevention and asset protection programs for retail locations and warehouse operations across the
Maryland region. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain facility security systems, repairs, and
operational readiness. - Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and SOPs aligned with corporate and
regulatory requirements. - Conduct routine security inspections and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective
actions.
Security Manager
NATIONAL FOODS LMTD
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Effectively lead the Security Operations of Sindh (South Region) for three manufacturing plants, in-house
warehouses, corporate office, sales offices, regional offices, and the National Center of Excellence. - Lead company-wide risk assessments and security audits of all sites, and effectively implement risk mitigation
measures. - Managed $125K CAPEX projects and OPEX budget cycle of $580K for security services and other expenses.
- Reviewed and made recommendations on company policies, procedures, and standards for physical security system
implementation. - Led major modernizing projects, such as the revamping of CCTV rooms at all manufacturing plants, access control
machines, barriers, intrusion detection alarms, etc. and the establishment of a Centralized Command & Control Room with a live feed from 1,000 CCTV IP-based AI cameras. - Represented the security function during food safety and compliance audits (Halal, BRC, and ISO), ensuring audit
readiness. - Conducted in-house training of security officers and security awareness, workplace violation prevention training
sessions, and scenario-based drills related to BCP and BIA. - Conducted frequent training of • security personnel in adherence to SOPs, Post Orders, and General Orders.
- Supported business resilience through BCP, BIA, and multi-site emergency drills.
- Collaborated with other departments in the implementation of Security Standards supporting ISO 22000, HACCP,
and food safety protocols. - Disseminating travel advisories in the region and across the country on special occasions for travelers' safety and
security.
Security Manager & Port Facility Security Officer
HUTCHISON PORTs Karachi Int. Container Terminal
Karachi, Pakistan
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Acted as Port Facility Security Officer and promulgated policies and procedures in light of the ISPS Code.
- Maintaining round-the-clock CCTV surveillance of the port facility by the vigilance officers' team has reduced
pilferage by 70% with proactive surveillance. - Carried out facility threat assessment, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis of the terminal.
- Formulated and frequently reviewed the Terminal Security Plan, Contingency Plan, Evacuation Plan (for foreigners),
SOPs, Policies and Procedures, and Monthly Security Reports (MSR). - Ensured security vendor management, contract agreements, invoicing, payments, scheduling, and record keeping.
- Oversaw asset protection for high value imported cargo across Class A, B, and C examinations in the terminal yard
area. - Ensured protection of critical infrastructure, like berthed ships and the operations tower, with physical security
measures and surveillance through IP cameras. - Delivered OJT, classroom/town hall training (multimedia visual aids), and lectures/training to staff.
Lieutenant Commander
Military service in Pakistan Navy (Marines)
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2008 - 04.2021
- Effectively served in the Pakistan Navy (Marines) for over 13 years in the Operations Branch on important
appointments related to Force Protection (security of naval installations). - Lead the force for the physical security of installations, including Gwadar Port, etc.
- Provided security to foreign nationals during delegation visits.
- Volunteered in flood relief and search and rescue operations during flood operations in Sindh.
Education
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) -
ASIS International
Alexandria, VA01-2024
Physical Security Professional (PSP) -
ASIS International
Alexandria, VA01-2025
12-hour Maryland Security Officer Training -
STA Maryland
Maryland, USA01-2025
Certified Security Management Professional -
ISMI UK
UKMaryland Security Officer Guard Card/Security Guard Certification -
State of Maryland
Elkridge, MD01-2025
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate -
American Red Cross
Elkridge, MD01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Naval Academics
Pakistan Naval Academy
Karachi, PakistanOSHA 10 (In Progress) -
CareerSafe
Elkridge, MD01-2025
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI®) (In Progress)
ASIS International, Alexandria VA Skills
- Personnel Security & Adjudication Support
- Background Investigation Processing
- Access Eligibility Determinations
- Incident & Misconduct Investigations
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Policy & Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement
- Case File Documentation & Reporting
- Cross-functional team management
- Conflict resolution
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Regulatory compliance
- Operations management
- Emergency response coordination
- Confidential Information Handling
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Key Professional Trainings
- Protection of Critical Infrastructure from terrorist attack Course, Maritime Security Center of Excellence (MARSEC COE - Istanbul, Turkey)
- Small Arms handling, Basic Search of Vehicles, personnel and Buildings Course
- Basic Marines Officer course and MID Career (Infantry course)
- Firefighting and First Aid training, Pakistan Navy
Timeline
Security Manager & Admin
Naz Halal Food
08.2025 - Current
Security Manager
NATIONAL FOODS LMTD
07.2023 - 06.2025
Security Manager & Port Facility Security Officer
HUTCHISON PORTs Karachi Int. Container Terminal
05.2021 - 04.2022
Lieutenant Commander
Military service in Pakistan Navy (Marines)
01.2008 - 04.2021
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) -
ASIS International
Physical Security Professional (PSP) -
ASIS International
12-hour Maryland Security Officer Training -
STA Maryland
Certified Security Management Professional -
ISMI UK
Maryland Security Officer Guard Card/Security Guard Certification -
State of Maryland
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate -
American Red Cross
Bachelor of Science - Naval Academics
Pakistan Naval Academy
OSHA 10 (In Progress) -
CareerSafe
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI®) (In Progress)