Security Supervisor at Safal Group

Description

Key responsibilities:

Security Management & Operations

• Implement approved security management plans, policies, and procedures to proactively mitigate risks and safeguard company assets, personnel, and operations.
• Coordinate, supervise, and issue clear assignment instructions to outsourced security personnel and third-party security providers, ensuring effective execution and compliance.
• Monitor daily security operations, including deployment, workflow, and adherence to established security standards.
• Liaise with external security agencies, law enforcement, and emergency responders in handling accidents, criminal incidents, and related matters.
• Advise the Security Manager on internal and external security risks, providing actionable recommendations and supporting implementation of corrective measures.
• Support and participate in investigations into routine, reported, and site-specific incidents, providing findings and recommended actions.
• Ensure all incidents are properly recorded in the Occurrence Book (OB) and escalated in line with reporting protocols.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely daily/weekly security reports and maintain proper documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Ensure all security records and documents are properly maintained and archived in line with record management policies (e.g., quarterly archiving).
• Perform any other security-related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Access and Egress Control

• Verify that all goods and materials leaving the premises are duly authorised and supported by valid documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, gate passes, weighbridge tickets, and tally sheets where applicable.
• Inspect and verify all incoming goods against delivery documentation and ensure accurate recording in the incoming goods register.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices and gate passes, and ensure proper filing of all required documents
• Ensure all visitors are properly registered at entry points, and that valid identification is surrendered and securely retained during their visit.
• Facilitate the issuance of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to visitors and ensure proper briefing on safety requirements and risks before access is granted.
• Maintain accurate records of all human and vehicular movements, ensuring registers and visitor logs are properly completed and filed at the end of each shift.

Surveillance & Security Systems Management

• Monitor and review CCTV footage regularly to detect, deter, and respond to suspicious or unlawful activities.
• Ensure all security systems and installations (e.g., CCTV, alarms, access control systems) are fully operational at all times and escalate any faults for prompt resolution.

Logistics Security Oversight

• Oversee and control inbound and outbound logistics processes to ensure compliance with security procedures.
• Inspect goods in transit, verify documentation, and maintain accurate daily transaction records to prevent loss, theft, or irregularities.

Security Inspections & Premises Control

• Conduct thorough internal and perimeter inspections during shift handovers to confirm the integrity of fences, access points, and overall site security.
• Perform weekly external perimeter inspections, particularly in vulnerable areas, to identify and address potential breaches.
• Ensure the premises are secure at the close of business by enforcing proper lock-up and shutdown procedures to minimize post-operational risks.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in Security Management
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Diploma in Criminology
• Professional registration:  Corporate Security Associations and PSRA

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 4 years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 2 years iii.   Industry: Manufacturing

 Key competencies and skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Good communication skills – Verbal & written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High standards of personal ethics and integrity
• Strong negotiation as well as operational skills
• Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the job

Language requirements:

• Kiswahili – Verbal & Written
• English - Verbal & Written

Personality profile:

• Positive
• Employee-centric
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Achievement oriented
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Self motivated
• Focused