Security Officer at Farmers Choice Limited

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control entry and exit of employees, visitors, contractors and vehicles in line with approved procedures.
• Verify IDs, visitor authorizations, gate passes, delivery documents and vehicle movement records.
• Conduct lawful and respectful searches of persons, bags, vehicles and consignments in line with company policy. Issue and reconcile visitor badges, keys, radios and other controlled security items.
• Conduct scheduled and random patrols of the perimeter, production, warehouse, dispatch, offices and vulnerable points.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms and other assigned security systems and report irregularities immediately.
• Detect and report theft, suspicious activity, tampering,
• unsafe acts and food-defence or biosecurity breaches.
• Maintain accurate occurrence books, patrol logs, key registers, visitor registers, vehicle registers and incident reports.
• Verify inbound and outbound goods, seals, dispatch notes and gate passes, and escalate any discrepancies.
• Respond to alarms, fire, medical or security incidents, and support emergency procedures and evacuations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• KCSE certificate or equivalent.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of access control, patrols, CCTV, incident reporting and emergency procedures.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to prepare clear written reports.
• Integrity and trustworthiness.
• Vigilance and strong attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and timely escalation.
• Good communication, customer orientation and confidentiality.
• Teamwork, reliability and ability to work shifts.
• Certificate in security management, criminology, investigations, fire safety or first aid is an added advantage.
• Valid registration, training and compliance required under applicable private-security law and regulation.
• At least 2 years' relevant security experience, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, agriculture or a high-volume distribution environment.
• Valid driving licence is an added advantage.