Security Coordinator at Daystar University

Purpose of the Job: 
Developing and implementing the security strategy including loss prevention and access control policies and procedures while coordinating the activities of the security staff in the safeguarding of University property to achieve University objectives

Requirements:

1. Christian commitment and practice
2. Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies/ Criminology or its approved equivalent from a recognized university
3. At least five (5) years of relevant experience in law enforcement or in security services including two years supervisory experience.
4. At least four (4) years’ experience in senior management at the rank of police inspector or its equivalent.
5. Proven track record providing security services in a corporate setting environment.
6. Knowledge of legal guidelines for security and public safety.
7. Excellent surveillance and observation skills.
8. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
9. Adept in office systems software and equipment including MS Office computer literacy.
10. Paramilitary training, intelligence gathering training and cyber-crime training.
11. Registration and membership with the relevant security professional body will be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the security strategy in line with overall objectives
• Managing access control and keeping out unauthorized persons and maintaining a log of visitors including vehicles
• Maintaining a data bank of security incidences, reviewing, evaluating and recommending actions on reported incidences including undertaking investigations and corrective measures.
• Coordinating and monitoring security audits and submitting to management 
• Developing solutions in line with recommendations including formulating new procedures and approaches to security.
• Developing, reviewing and participating in security training for University staff and students.
• Supervising and/or conducting security awareness programs for the University community and overseeing continuous skills upgrade for all security staff.
• Supervising outsourced security service providers in line with SLAs
• Carrying out intelligence gathering and disseminating security updates and alerts 
• Coordinating evacuation procedures during emergencies in liaison with University management and other security and safety organs
• Liaising with other law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures
• Implementing best practices in security procedures and compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable government and county laws.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
• Ensuring appropriate Christian behavior both internal and external in line with the institution’s Strategy