Security Officer

Job Title: Security Officer

Department: Security (Human Resources)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Chief Security Officer

Direct Reports: None

Internal Relationships: All departments

External Relationships: 

• Security Agencies

• Vendors

• Outsourced Security Personnel

• Visitors

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Planning and Management

• Supervises the on-duty guards (and other deployed security), to ensure strict adherence to duties, responsibilities and guard roster

• Coordinates physical security efforts across GZ Industries

• Maintains relationships with county and national law enforcement and other related agencies

• Disseminates information concerning security policies and approved procedures to all staff on a regular basis

• Provides recommendations to the Chief Security Officer on how security measures can be improved

• Conducts inspections of security posts to ensure performance of assigned tasks

• Ensures that security policies, procedures and practices are being effectively carried out and that Management is updated on security issues where necessary

• Manage appropriate use of electronic support systems and the maintenance of said systems Incident Management

• Conducts investigations in cases of misconduct, theft etc. and reports to the Chief Security Officer for necessary action

• Monitors staff to ensure compliance with GZ Industries’ security policies, procedures and Practices

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Required Education

• Minimum of a first degree in security or criminology or any discipline

• Relevant professional certification e.g. Associate Protection Professional (APP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

Required Experience

• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience

• A background in the military, police force or a security institution is an added advantage

COMPETENCIES PROFILE

Technical Competencies 

• Security Management Systems
• Emergency Response Management 
• Investigation
• Data Management 
• Security Standards 
• Root Cause Analysis 
• HSE Regulations and Procedures
• Project Management 
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Quality Control and Assurance

Generic Competencies

• Accountability
• Business Knowledge
  
• Communication
• Continuous Development
  
• Detail Orientation
• HSE Procedures
  
• Innovation
• Leadership and People Management
• Operational Effectiveness
• Professionalism
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Technology Application