Security Coordinator at Braeburn Schools

Job Description

Location

Braeburn Garden Estate School

Notes

Start date: 28th August 2018
Apply before: 31st July 2018

KEY TASKS/ DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret SOP’s and contingency plans for the staff and contractors
• Conduct supervision, track performances and manage the schedule for leave and off duties for the guard force on site
• Monitor CCTV and take action where necessary
• Work to ensure that safety and security is a core component at the school
• Prepare a weekly and monthly security report to be shared with the lone manager
• Conduct periodic (or when the security situation dictates) site security surveys, with recommendations on necessary actions. Report the progress of the physical security upgrades to the line manager
• Will act as the liaison person for security related issues and assist state investigative agencies where necessary
• Constant monitoring and analysis of the operating environment, timely readjustment and improvements of operations, including advice on legal considerations and risk assessments
• Analysis and identification of potential issues related to security operations
• Proposal of strategies and options
• Build and share knowledge with regards to the management of security operations in the school
• Ensure fire safety arrangements are present and functioning
• Serve as the initial reporting officer on performance evaluations for security personnel at the school
• Immediate reporting of all security related incidents to the executive head
• Will be in charge of inventory management for all incoming and outgoing goods
• Ensure that proper procedures are followed at all times, in terms of gate passes, leave outs, traffic control and visitors’ management, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by Senior Management

Person Specification

• Must possess a minimum of high school qualification, with a diploma in security management
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili
• Computer literate
• Ability to work independently
• 5 years’ experience in a security setup, 3 of which MUST be in a leadership position
• Good understanding on interpretation of a security plan, security policies and procedures
• A strong awareness and understanding of external influences, such as legislation within legal, national and HSSE frameworks
• Commitment to hard work often at unusual hours of the day
• Mental alacrity, a can-do approach to work
• Good performance recommendations/awards/achievements from previous employer will be an added advantage