Security Guard at Lwala Community Alliance (LCA)

Overview

Lwala seeks the services of a dedicated and vigilant Security Guard to provide security at Lwala. The role entails securing premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and access points and permitting entry and exit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Keep watch of the entrance gate; patrol the assigned area and ensure the security of personnel, equipment and the entire compound is free from unauthorized persons.
• Screen and permit authorized persons’ entry into the facility, while directing visitors to the appropriate office/personnel/place.
• Ensure no intruders are in the compound, buildings, premises, and surrounding areas at all times.
• Control patients and visitors to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, such as loitering, smoking, noise-making, or carrying forbidden materials, and apprehend or expel miscreants.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, conduct investigations, and prepare incident reports as necessary ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide training and support to security personnel, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of security through vigilance, locking of doors, and safekeeping of keys; ensuring the facility is well locked up in the evening and open it in the morning
• Record all security incidents and irregularities observed and report them immediately to supervisors, including fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and unlocked security doors.
• Observe departing staff and other individuals to guard against theft of organization property.
• Sound the alarm and call the police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Record data, such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use by supervisory staff.
• Check official vehicle authorization and logs before allowing exit and re-entry to the facility.
• Maintain a daily security diary detailing the movement of movable assets within the compound and outside.
• Monitor CCTV cameras and other surveillance systems; Inspect security systems and ensure operational use, detecting any tampering.
• Prepare security reports as prescribed.
• Ensure the creation of a positive and lasting corporate image for donors, partners, stakeholders, and visitors who are attended to.
• Adhere to the policies, procedures, structures, and systems of the organization.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a KCSE certificate, Diploma preferred
• Security related courses will be an added advantage.
• Certificate of good conduct
• At least 2 years performing same functions is desirable
• Ability to work and relate well with people from diverse backgrounds and deal with people in a respectful manner.
• Basic knowledge and ability to communicate well in both English and Kiswahili.
• Well-organized individual who can coordinate tasks effectively and comply with given instructions.
• Sufficient knowledge of office procedures and regulations.
• Good interpersonal and team skills.
• Honest, accountable, and has integrity.
• Good knowledge of the physical area.