Senior Security Officer at Mwalimu National Sacco

Grade MW5

Ref: MNS/HR/03/2018

The Senior Security Officer will be reporting to the Head of HR & Administration.

Job Purpose: To ensure identification, detection and protection of all aspects of crime which threaten the Society’s security by either omission or commission from both internal, and external, sources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Developing, planning and executing the security management strategy and policies (Budget and target setting).
• Ensuring maintenance of law and order within the Society.
• Carrying out security assessment in all branches to identify threats and facilitate institution of corrective and preventive measures.
• Collecting and collating intelligence information on current trends of frauds and other security breaches and advise the management appropriately.
• Investigating all internally and externally detected frauds within the Society and reporting the same to Law enforcement agencies through the Chief Executive Officer for further action.
• Undertaking appropriate security measures and mechanisms to guard against unauthorized access;
• Liaising with police and other security agencies regarding security and investigative matters;
• Supervising the Society’s contracted security services and personnel;
• Undertaking security intelligence and investigations;
• Carrying out training and sensitization of staff on security and safety procedures;
• Ensuring appropriate security screening of visitors to Society’s offices.
• Enhancing society wide fraud awareness training to all staff members
• Liaising with other security agencies within the banking and cooperatives sector and representing the Society in various forums e.g. security meeting, Court attendance etc.
• Developing competences and skills in the departmental/branches units and creating conducive environment that enables the society remain secure and burglar proof.
• Performance Management in security concerns by ensuring that targets are met at set standards.

Required Functional Skills and Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Security Studies, Criminal and Forensic Investigation, Law, Social. Science or any other related field.
• At least 8 years’ experience in the disciplined forces and must have served as a Non Commissioned Officer or Member of Inspectorate and above for at Least 5 years.
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in Fraud investigations or other forensic related services.
• Clean Discharge Certificate and valid certificate of good conduct
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification.
• Minimum age of 35 years
• Computer literacy
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Required behavioural skills:

• A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Ability to maintain confidence and trust regarding sensitive issues; and
• Demonstrated professional competence, integrity and capability ¡n work performance;