Security Officer

Division/Department: Human

Resource & Administration

Position reports to: Head

of HR & Administration

Position Supervises: Security

Assistant

**JOB

PURPOSE**:

To

coordinate security functions within the Company premises, and carry out

security investigative assignments whenever necessary.

**Main

Duties and Responsibilities**

a)

Develop

and implement efficient and effective security systems, plans and policies for

the company in close liaison with the Head of HR & Administration.

b)

Conduct security risk assessments for all

Company offices, residences, and depots

c)

Responsible

for the Company’s fire-fighting system/ team, and ensure that all fire fighting

equipment are kept in a working condition in close liaison with the Head of

Production.

d)

Plan

and effectively supervise the work of both Company and contracted security

firm.

e)

Liaise with the service providers and internal

departments to ensure appropriate use of the security systems and also

monitoring of the security systems maintenance as per the SLAs.

f)

Conduct training/briefing on safety and

security procedures to ensure personnel are familiar with and adhere to

security guidelines and precautions.

g)

Carry

out security investigations in cases of loss of Company property or lapse of

security as instructed from time to time.

h)

Maintain

security records and examine the gate registers to monitor traffic flow into

and out of the Company premises.

i)

Effectively

ensure safe custody of all Company assets within Company premises.

j)

Provide

the Company security guards on-the-job training.

k)

Prepare

and submit monthly security reports and any other report that may be required

from time to time.

l)

Liaise

with local stakeholders and community leaders in process of gathering and

verifying security information.

**Knowledge

and Skills Required:**

(i). Diploma in Security Management

(ii). KCSE

Certificate with at least minimum C- (Minus)

(iii). Served

for a minimum of three (3) years in

reputable security firm or disciplined force at the rank of sergeant or above

(iv). Kenya Police/Military/NYS training or other

similar institution.

(v). A

valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police

**Competencies

and attributes**

Proficiency

in computer applications.

Surveillance, safety, first aid and

firefighting skills.

Customer Centric with high level of

professionalism.

Excellent investigative and report writing

skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Alertness, agile and physically fit.