Head of Security at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited

HR/HS/01/05/2017

Job Purpose

Reporting to Managing Director, Head of Security will be responsible for ensuring maximum security in the organization.

Responsibilities for Head of Security Job 

• Carry out physical checks and inspection of the entire organization to ensure maximum security.
• Carry out conclusive investigations on incidents and accidents in order to create a safe environment and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure effective gathering, analysis and dissemination of security related intelligence to safeguard against lapses in security
• Conduct proactive investigations of security irregularities and suspected criminal activities and provide reports for decision making
• Act as a link between the organization and the police in security matters.
• Prepare and monitor section’s budget and forwards it to the Managing Director for approval.
• Prepares weekly reports on the general security status of the organization to keep management updated on security issues.
• Supervises the Security officers and the contracted security guards for efficient and effective service delivery.
• Plan for and ensure consistent maintenance of all security equipment such as vehicle surveillance system, clocking in machine so that they are in good serviceable condition.
• Review and update security policies and procedures and ensure full implementation
• Institute security internal controls to prevent occurrence and recurrence of security threats
• Constitute a disaster management team and offer leadership and training to the team
• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications for the Head of Security Job 

• Bachelors degree in Criminology / Security related field in a position of inspector
• Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 8 years’ experience (3 in police force) 5 years in a similar position
• Capable of accurately making critically important decisions with little information and time.
• High-level analytic and computer skills; must be able to navigate menus and perform logic-based searches of data rapidly and effectively.
• Multitasking skills, including the ability to answer multiple phone lines, prioritize alarms, and efficiently dispatch contracted security officers while receiving visitors, issuing/altering/deactivating ID badges, responding to emails, and monitoring CCTV equipment.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (the entire work day) without becoming distracted or complacent.

Essential Skills

• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Investigation skills
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial capabilities
• Prior experience managing a section in a busy environment
• Exceptional planning and organization skills
• Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills