Security & Safety Officer at Janta Kenya

Responsible for a wide range of security measures including keeping and maintaining records of crime charges and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Security & Safety Officer I in the planning, organizing, directing, supervising and appraising the work of Security and Safety Wardens in consultation with the Head of Department.
• Conducting Hospital Security audits / penetration tests on the potential security lapses within the Hospital.
• Participating in Quality Assurance (QA), Occupational Safety Health & Environment (OSHE) and other departmental committees.
• Ensuring security strategies for prevention and detection of crime are working effectively.
• Conducting internal security investigations on all security incidences in the Hospital.
• Providing close escort and/or protective services to Very Important Person (VIP) to internal visiting VIPs in the Hospital.
• Writing security and safety related reports.
• Providing command and leadership, including matters of discipline.
• Any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Directors
• Other team members

External

• Relevant service suppliers
• Visitors

Experience

• Served in the grade of Senior Security and Safety Services Warden or equivalent position for at least three (3) years in a reputable organization; OR served in the grade of Security and Safety Services Warden II or its equivalent for at least three (3) years

Skills

• Command and leadership, basic crime investigation, crime detection, investigation and prevention courses, among other professional courses would be an added advantage.
• Shown merit and ability in work performance as a Security Supervisor.
• Demonstrated high standards of discipline and integrity in the course of duty.
• Critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented
• Team player
• Excellent analytical skills

Education and professional memberships

• Minimum grade; KCE Division IV OR KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Degree in Security Management or any security related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, outlook and PowerPoint advanced.

Equipment used

• Computers/ Laptops