Assistant Security Agent at Kenya Airways

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Security Team Leader, the ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring security of Kenya Airways/customer aircrafts, passengers, cargo, mail and courier implementing measures to detect &/or deter acts of unlawful interference.

Principle Accountabilities;

• Prevent unauthorized people and vehicle from accessing the aircraft, its environs and restricted and controlled Kenya Airways premises.
• Prevent unauthorized and unsterilized items from being loaded or carried in the aircraft holds and cabin.
• Provide security of staff, passenger against harassment while on duty and security of cargo, mail & courier during loading and offloading from aircraft to warehouse.
• Conduct searches on staff to ensure security of passenger baggage, courier, mail, cargo and in-flight materials before and after handling.
• Safely handle and secure lost and found property until reunited with rightful owners to enhance customer confidence.
• Maintain access control of Kenya Airways premises to ensure security of vital installations.
• Ensure that contracted security adhere to SLAs and company security standards at all times.
• Gather and relay information on aviation security, pilferage/theft of baggage, in-flight stores, cargo interference; weight cheating, INAD activities, fraudulent tickets and drug trafficking to ensure revenue integrity and no unlawful interference to company operations.
• Enforce company code of ethics to ensure strict compliance by all employees.

Knowledge, Skills and experience;

• Certificate in a Security Related Field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant security experience in a reputable Organization.
• Trainings in AVSEC 123, dangerous goods and safety management systems will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code and Evidence Act.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and planning skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and difficult situations with resilience, calmly and effectively.
• Must be a person of unquestionable integrity.

Behavioural Competences:

• Teamwork/team player.
• Results oriented.
• Good organizational skills.