Security Guards at Nova Pioneer

Job description

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Security Guards for our Tatu City Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.

About The Role

• Control of entrances and movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
• Visitor reception and processing.
• Badge management.
• Visitor escort and supervision (eg contractors).
• Vehicle registration.
• Person/vehicle/property searching and contraband detection.
• Patrolling of buildings and perimeters to detect and deter.
• Ensuring adherence to badge wearing policy.
• Equipment serviceability inspections.
• Health and safety monitoring and rectification of hazards.
• Fire prevention, detection and first response.
• Enforcing the enterprise's security policy.
• Inspection of security and fire exposures.
• CCTV and control room operation*
• Incident reporting (Written and computerized reports)
• Interviewing and evidence collection.
• Response, including emergency response and coordination.
• Evicting undesirable persons from the site.
• Responding to criminal acts by employees.
• Responding to criminal acts by outsiders.
• Apprehension and temporary detention of suspects.
• Dealing with disturbed people, including physical restraint.
• Providing training and awareness.
• Key control and locking up.
• Lost property management.
• Administering first aid.
• Maintaining on-site traffic discipline.
• Protecting the site against site invasion and occupation.
• Securing facilities and protecting the workforce during protest activity.
• Evacuating personnel in an emergency.
• Emergency call-out.
  • Emergency response to employees in distress while off-site.
  • Special assignments.

Conduct of Security Officers When on Duty.

• Non-familiarity, non-fraternisation and no unnecessary conversation with persons while on duty. No favouritism and constant vigilance.
• Officers should maintain a *military bearing yet be customer friendly. Their dress and deportment will be appropriate.
• Smoking and eating on duty should be prohibited.
• No conversations with, or statements, to the media.
• Rules must be enforced diplomatically.
• The employer’s uniform shall not be worn without authorisation.
• Any criminal conviction will be promptly reported to the employer.
• Officers will not leave their post until/unless properly relieved.
• When handing over a post, officers will brief their relief fully.

Do’s & Don'ts

• Do not act or imagine as if you have the powers of a police officer.
• Do not criticise management or its decisions; they may be repeated to your detriment.
• Do not gossip about security issues.
• Do not expect, solicit, or expect favours.
• Do not show favouritism, allow privileges or relax the rules in respect of anyone.
• Do not lose your temper under provocation.
• Do not use obscene or abusive language.
• Do not let yourself become bored to the detriment of your performance.
• Do not act the hero in life safety situations where the danger to you is significant.
• Do remember that the image you project is all important in earning respect for you and for the security function.
• Do always remember that goodwill is an important element in your relationships.
• Do study your company’s rules until you are completely familiar with them.
• Consider your job and how you should behave in foreseeable circumstances.
• Take notice of everything that occurs of a routine nature on your assignment, so that you can quickly identify the abnormal.
• Learn from the mistakes and misfortunes of others.
• Remember that your employer’s interests are all important provided they are pursued within the law.
• Never give mistaken loyalty to a colleague who is behaving badly.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• You have a High School Diploma (KSCE) certificate.
• You have 1+ Years Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position in a reputable Security Firm or a fast-paced organization
• You have a proven track record of holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of operational excellence.
• You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• You are a thoughtful planner able to multi-task, prioritise effectively, take initiative, and deliver for many stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a proactive, creative, and measured problem-solver. You have the ability to quickly and calmly identify and analyse problems and to recommend or implement effective solutions.