Security Officer I at Kenya Ferry Services

Grade FMV

Post Ref: 8000-02/2018

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Security Officer, the Security Officer will be responsible for providing the strategic direction and overall management of security matters within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall management of Internal security personnel and all outsourced security providers including hired security guards, national police, and any other enforcement agencies within KFS and coordinate all security related matters in the organization including meetings (with both internal and external staff), security awareness campaigns;
• Evaluate and appraise performance of hired security service providers and other enforcement agencies deployed to support the organization security needs and make appropriate
• Spearhead development and implementation of company security manuals, policies, work instructions and other necessary tools
• Conduct investigations on serious security matters and make appropriate interventions and/or recommendations on such and other security reports for management and follow up with relevant authorities.
• Conduct security assessments of the entire facility in compliance with policy requirements and the ISPS code and make appropriate reports and follow up for implementation
• Organization Security planning including: Preparation of security budgets in consultation with Finance department; Procurement plan for security in consultation with Procurement department;
• Spearhead, coordinate and implement security awareness activities for staff and Ferry users and relevant stakeholders
• Represent the organization in forums and stakeholders engagement activities on security related matters and any other issues of concern to the organization
• Advise management on security issues within the organization; and
• Develop and maintain a working network within the law enforcement agencies ranks, the local administration, the county government and any other relevant agency

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences/Security Management/Law Enforcement
• Must have actively served in the disciplined services (National Police Service, KDF) and attained the rank of an Officer
• A minimum of 3 years relevant working experience
• Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) will an added advantage
• Must be Computer Literate
• Have Analytical Skills
• Ability to write complex reports
• Must possess High integrity level
• Must have Communication skills
• Must have interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure