Tracking and Radio Control Room Operators at Securex

The Tracking and Radio Control Room Operators will be responsible for ensuring 24/7 focal point for all security coordination and communication as directed by the Security Specialist and Security Focal Points.

Main Responsibilities 

• Acts as the 24/7 focal point for all security coordination and communications as directed by the Security Specialist or Security Focal Points.
• Operates as the 24/7 single point of contact (POC) for triaging all emergencies and networking to the appropriate resource while maintaining an electronic log of all incidents.
• Serves as command and control node for routine and emergency situations by maintaining communications with the security guard force personnel, the security site supervisor/manager and the Security Specialist/Security Focal Points.
• Operates all emergency communications equipment to include UHF/VHF/HF radios, satellite phones, landlines, vehicle tracking system and cell phones.
• Frequent, proactive monitoring and tracking all client’s and vendor vehicles on mission using the ‘Track 24’ platform in tandem with radio/cell-phone checks with the drivers.
• Monitors the CCTV system for the country Office and acts as initiator for shelter in place and lock down protocols.
• Conduct daily checks to ensure that all client’s security monitoring, tracking and operating systems are functional and reports any faults to the client’s Security Specialist.
• Maintains an updated list of point of contact numbers and residence locations for all international and national Client’s residential Staff/Consultants and VMs.
• Providing customers with the organization’s service and product information.
• Completing call notes and call reports as necessary and updating them.
• Obtaining and evaluating all relevant data to handle complaints and inquiries.
• Recording details of all incidents, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken.
• Give feedback to the client on all incidents and complaint.
• Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
• Update all monthly reports and share with the head of the department on monthly basis as per the deadlines issued

Minimum Requirements and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in information Technology, Security Management, or a Business related field
• Have proven experience of at least 5 years in the field of operating radio communication systems and equipment, preferably in an international or foreign environment
• Proven experience in radio control operations, including real-time vehicle tracking and monitoring
• Very good knowledge of radio equipment and radio operation procedures
• Very good knowledge in first aid and basic firefighting, attested by relevant certificates
• Proficiency English, both written and Verbal.
• Excellent knowledge of the national legislation and the internationally recognized governing principles (i.e. legality, necessity, proportionality and accountability) on the use of force and firearms.
• Clean criminal record, attested by a certificate of good character issued by the competent law enforcement authorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in information Technology, Security Management, or a Business related field
• Tech-Savvy, well conversant with Microsoft Office, excel and Power Point and capable of quickly learning new software applications