Security Officer - London Gatwick at Kenya Airways

Brief Description

• Fully implement and enforces ecurity systems and procedures to ensure safe and secure environment for business operations at London Gatwick Airport and off airport locations.

Detailed Description 

• Proactively manage and control security operations at London Gatwick Airport to ensure security of arrival and departure of KQ and Customer flight.
• Implement security deployment plan at London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to ensure quick resolutions to any issues affecting KQ operations. 
• Liaise with other KQ business areas/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 audits to ensure that security operations comply with Company Security Program.
• In consultation with Manager Airport Security Operations, develop standard operating procedures for security staff in London Gatwick Airport and ensure its full implementation.
• Monitor and ensure staff perform their tasks as per company standards and regulatory requirement. 
• Conduct quality control checks and record any gaps Knowledge, Skills

Job Requirements        

• University degree or relevant professional qualification
• Diploma or Certificate in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, 3 of which must be as a Security Team Leader
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Additional certification on ware housing operations will be an added advantage

Additional Details        

• Organizational, planning and analytical skills
• IT proficiency
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Act and the Penal Code of the state.
• Knowledge of Aviation Security issues and Airport Security Services