Security Officer at Kenya Tea Packers Limited

JOB PURPOSE:

• To coordinate security functions within the company premises, and carry out security investigative assignments whenever necessary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient and effective security systems, plans and policies for the company in close liaison with the Head of HR & Administration.
• Identify, develop and implement security risk management strategies for all Company premises and operations.
• Responsible for ALL company security systems including CCTV, Alarms, Biometric systems and outsourced security providers supervision.
• Plan and effectively supervise the work of both company and contracted security firm.
• Establish and sustain close partnerships with internal company departments to develop a continuous comprehensive security risk management plan.
• Conduct training/briefing on safety and security procedures to ensure personnel and visitors are familiar with and adhere to security guidelines and precautions.
• Support law enforcement agencies while carrying out investigations on reported loss of company property and any other criminal offences.
• Maintain security records and examine the gate registers to monitor traffic flow into and out of the Company premises.
• Effectively ensure safe custody of all Company assets within Company premises, and to identify vulnerabilities and give security advisory.
• Provide the outsourced Company security guards on-the-job training.
• Develop and sustain close partnerships with external stakeholders i.e. Law enforcement, regulatory bodies and community leaders on intelligence sharing.
• Prepare and submit monthly security reports and any other report that may be required from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Job holder must possess: –

• Diploma in Security Management or any other security related course
• Served for a minimum of three (3) years in reputable security firm or disciplined force with excellent discharge recommendation.
• KCSE Certificate with at least minimum C- (Minus)
• Professional courses in security management is an added advantage.
• A valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police is a must.

Competencies and attributes in the following areas

• Possess leadership skills in the development and implementation of a security management plan, security processes, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the use of high-tech security systems. Know-how in CCTV control rooms a must.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills with the ability to document investigative steps and conclusions effectively, in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Knowledge in computer applications.