Job Description:

About the Job

An officer at this level will be responsible for maintaining records of acts of unlawful interference; updating of emergency procedures and contingency planning; maintaining crimes and incidents records and charts, security surveys, inspections, periodic returns on operational affairs; and planning and designing security documents e.g. passes, registers etc. In addition, the officer will also be responsible for training and staff development matters; liaise with relevant security agencies through security meetings and attend meetings for senior administrators on security matters and budgets.

Responsibilities

Maintain records of acts of unlawful interference.
Update emergency procedures and contingency planning.
Maintain crimes and incidents records and charts, security surveys, inspections, periodic returns on operational affairs.
Plan and design security documents (e.g., passes, registers).
Handle training and staff development matters.
Liaise with relevant security agencies through security meetings.
Attend meetings for senior administrators on security matters and budgets.

Requirements

Served in the grade of Security Officer or in an equivalent position in a comparable institution or wider Public Service or in a reputable private sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from a recognised institution or a bachelor’s degree in any social sciences with six (6) weeks approved security course at Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Training or any other equivalent from a recognised institution.
Proven experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g., CCTV).
Experience in reporting and emergency response planning.
First Aid Certificate Course.
Certificate in computer knowledge.
Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability in security matters.
Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedure.
Strong technical competences in safety and security systems management.
Ability to get on well with a diverse work force.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
Good organizational and supervisory skills.