The Government of the Punjab, Home Department invites online applications from retired military officers having Punjab domicile for the position of Chief Security Officer at the Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) complex in Lahore under a Special Pay Package on a three-year renewable contract basis.
Institutional Context and Compound Security Mandate
The Punjab Forensic Science Authority operates a high-security forensic science campus at Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore, safeguarding sensitive criminal evidence, classified ballistic profiles, biometric registries, and chemical repositories. Because of the critical chain of custody and statutory evidentiary integrity demanded by courts of law, physical access control and emergency defense protocols are strictly maintained. The Chief Security Officer serves as the lead tactical authority responsible for the perimeter defense, surveillance architecture, and disciplined guard force protecting the authority's personnel and scientific assets.
Security Leadership and Operational Responsibilities
The Chief Security Officer leads all aspects of physical protection, intelligence coordination, and crisis response at the PFSA compound. Primary operational duties include:
- Designing and executing rigorous security standard operating procedures (SOPs) for vehicle entry, visitor screening, and biological evidence delivery bays.
- Managing armed security personnel, deployment rosters, weapon inventories, and regular marksmanship and tactical drill evaluations.
- Overseeing high-definition IP surveillance camera networks, automated biometric turnstiles, fire suppression systems, and centralized command room operations.
- Liaising with district police authorities, intelligence organizations, and emergency rescue services for coordinated threat management and VVIP escort protocols.
- Conducting internal vulnerability assessments, counter-sabotage checks, and staff security awareness orientations across all forensic divisions.
Online Application Preparation and Verification Checklist
Retired officers from the Pakistan Armed Forces not below the rank of Major meeting the age requirement must organize their credentials for online submission through the testing portal:
- Online application profile completed and submitted via the designated ITU testing portal at https://pfsatest.itu.edu.pk/jobs/.
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) detailing military command postings, specialized security certifications, and administrative leadership record.
- Official military release order, retirement order, or pension book verifying rank of Major or above in the Armed Forces.
- Attested copies of educational certificates, command courses, and military training qualifications.
- Attested copy of valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Recent passport-sized color photographs against a white background.
Submission Guidelines and Recruitment Terms
Interested retired armed forces officers must apply online through the Information Technology University portal at https://pfsatest.itu.edu.pk/jobs/ before the deadline of 02 November 2026. Hand-delivered or postal applications are not acceptable. Only shortlisted candidates meeting all physical, service, and security prerequisites will be called for interview by the selection committee. Selected officers must present original military service documents, discharge books, and CNIC during verification. No TA/DA is admissible for test or interview.