Security Officer - JKIA Operations at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

• Fully implement and enforce security systems and procedures to ensure safe and secure environment for business operations at JKIA and off airport locations.

Detailed Description        

• Proactively manage and control security operations at JKIA to ensure security of arrival and departure of KQ and Customer flight.
• Implement security deployment plan at JKIA to ensure secure coverage of all critical area based on the emerging trends
• Provide necessary tools and create a conducive environment to ensure safe and secure handling and transportation/carriage of security items on KQ and customer flights.
• Analyze theft, pilferage and loss of baggage trends and develop security counter measures to ensure security of company, customer and staff property.
• Collect and disseminate intelligence information to ensure prevention and detection of crimes
• Coordinate with contracted security service providers at the airport and off airport sites for effective coverage to ensure protection of property not directly under KQ security’s watch.
• Review and operate efficient shift system with adequate staff rest to ensure a motivated and alert team.
• Consistently discuss with security operational staff, review their performance to create conducive working environment.
• Provide on job training to KQ security staff and contracted security to ensure that they meet the KQ standards
• Ensure that all staff attend mandatory training when due as per the security training matrix.
• Liaise with other security agencies at JKIA to ensure quick resolutions to any issues affecting KQ operations.
• Liaise with other KQ business departments undertaking security functions to ensure secure operations.
• Guide, advice and direct the operational staff in the course of their operations to ensure that they are complying with regulatory requirements.
• Proactively conduct self-tests, inspections and surveys to ensure that security operations comply with Company security programme.
• In consultation with Manager Airport Security Operations, develop standard operating procedures for security staff at JKIA and ensure its full implementation.

Job Requirements        

• University degree or relevant professional qualification
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in Aviation Security and Three (3) of it Must be a Security Team Leader
• Aviation Security Supervisors course
• Certified Aviation Security Screener
• Basic Investigation Course
• Threat and Risk Assessment Training will be an added advantage
• Aviation Security Training Instructor Course will be an added advantage
• IT/Computer proficiency
• Organizational, planning and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, and Evidence Act
• Knowledge of Aviation Securityissues and Airport Security Services
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Valid Driving license will be an added advantage