Security Officer at Pundit Space

• To oversee the provision of security services by coordinating protection, safe guarding and access control in buildings, other premises and their contents, against external threats and potential losses according to the prescribed security policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Key Measures of Performance 

• The performance of this role holder will be assessed on the basis of the achievements made on:
• Compliance of security activities to laid down policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Timely coordination of all security activities
• Timely and efficient management of internal correspondence.
• Robust Incident Reporting. 
• Emergency Response and management.
• Proper and efficient guard force management.
• Good Leadership.
• Always optimizing teams and talents

Key Responsibilities 

• Operations 
• Implement and maintain security policies and procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent management throughout the organisation.
• Assist employees and visitors during an emergency.
• Record and report all incidences into the internal incident log registry. 
• Ensure that the contracted security officers are performing at optimal and well supervised. 
• Assist the assistant security officer and chief security officer in administration 
• Conduct preliminary investigations and coordinate at advance stage
• Ensure that all the security apparatus are functioning optimally and all defects are logged and raised with relevant departments/service providers asap.
• Monitor alarm systems and other security equipment
• Conduct inspections for physical and safety hazards
• Perform investigations and hold interviews
• Conduct patrols
• Assist employees and visitors during an emergency
• Evacuate/Escort individuals from the premises when necessary
• Administration
• Provide supervision of contracted security officers.
• Principal assistance to assistant security officer.
• Monitor and implement the approved budget ensuring compliance and prudent spending.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources allocated.
• Ensure appropriate handling of customers & members on phone, email and in person.
• Requisition, maintain and distribute office supplies and equipment. 
• Ensure adequate handling of all general correspondence and documents received through mail and in person, as well as outgoing mail
• Prepare and submit timely reports and information for decision making.

Key Competencies

• Good Communication skills with ability to prepare and present good oral and written reports
• Good planning and coordination skills
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills 
• Good problem-solving skills
• Team player
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Creative and innovativeness 
• Self-driven with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Customer service skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Academic, Experience and Professional Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in security studies/related field or KCSE holder of D+ coupled with 3 years and above work experience.
• Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet ability.
• Experience in having working with the Big five or Tier one security firms will be ana added advantage
• Physically fit and not less than 5.7 inch. 
• Experience in supervising a team.
• Experienced in management of outsourced security team is an added advantage
•  Candidates who have undergone NYS PROGRAM are encouraged to apply