Local Security Officer at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Liaise and share security related information and incidents with focal points at other embassies, UN, EU and diplomatic police;
• Ensure quick dissemination of security advisories to staff members and spouses when needed;
• Provide security briefings to staff members and spouses or visitors;
• Conduct training of staff members and spouses to heightened their security awareness, conduct emergency exercises at the embassy;
• Work closely with the Embassy's security subcontractors;
• Be the main focal point for day-to-day contacts with the Embassy's static security provider;
• Manage, supervise and train the security guards at the embassy and residences;
• Supervise and train the drivers in VIP-driving and maintenance, monitor the fleet tracking system and coordinate all transports;
• Manage the Embassy's fleet of vehicles including being responsible for regular maintenance and insurance matters;
• Conduct regular inspections of security installations;
• Assist in drafting and updating emergency procedures, security instructions and risk and vulnerability assessments;
• Carry out security inspections at posted staff members residences;
• Liaise closely with the Embassy Property Officer with regards to fire safety, fire drills and equipment
• Other administration tasks related to security;
• The Local Security Officer will be part of the Embassys Administrative Section, report to the Head of Administration but liaise closely with the Regional Security Advisor;
• The workplace will mainly be at the Embassy in Nairobi, however occasional duty trips may be required.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently/recently working in a role as Security Officer/Security Advisor or similar role
• Successful completion of relevant education for the role
• A minimum of five years experience working with security as a Security Officer/Security Advisor or similar role
• Knowledge of threats and risks that a diplomatic mission in Kenya is faced with.
• Fluent written and oral skills in English.
• Writing professional reports on incidents, security briefs, SOPs, etc.
• Ability to take initiatives and have flexibility
• Being an effective team player
• Being discreet, reliable and have a high level of integrity
• Showing punctuality
• Proficiency in basic MS Office programs: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Experience with preforming training session including training of security guards in various procedures and SOPs
• Previous work experience with alarms, CCTV, physical security installations etc.

Added advantages:

• Fluent written and oral skills in English.
• Writing professional reports on incidents, security briefs, SOPs, etc.
• Ability to take initiatives and have flexibility
• Being an effective team player
• Being discreet, reliable and have a high level of integrity
• Showing punctuality
• Proficiency in basic MS Office programs: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Experience with preforming training session including training of security guards in various procedures and SOPs
• Previous work experience with alarms, CCTV, physical security installations etc.