Farm Security Manager Job in Taita, Kenya

We run an expansive farm in Taita Taveta is seeking to employ a Security Manager. 

Please note that the incumbent would be based in Taita.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of physical and personnel security for company facilities and staff
• Investigate, follow-up and resolve security issues/cases affecting company mobile and immobile assets e.g. facilities, staff, documents etc.
• Formulate and continuously review policies, processes and procedures pertaining to Physical and Personnel Security
• Develop budgets and forecasts for all physical and personnel security related services
• Prevention, detection and investigation of all reported fraud cases
• Directly  manage security personnel
• Undertake Security Surveys
• Occasionally assisting in vetting all staff to confirm compliance with all security measures.
• Ensure that all alarms are answered and disturbances are investigated
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Frequent Risk assessment
• Assign responsibilities and map out regions to guards. Will be in charge of close to 50 guards.
• Assist company staff, through liaison with law enforcement agencies, on resolution of matters that require such intervention.
• Undertake any other assignments allocated from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Security Management/Administration, Criminology or any technical/business discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience in the Military or Police with adequate exposure in command appointments preferably not below the rank of “Inspector of Police or Captain in the Armed Forces, or equivalent
• Must have been discharged honourably.
• Applicants should have experience in incident reporting, investigation and follow up skills as well as skills in first aid and occupational safety/disaster management procedures.
• At least 1 years’ experience in Corporate Security Management in a large corporate firm
• Good knowledge of Kenyan Laws and Government Regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
• They must possess current certificate of good conduct and driving license.
• Excellent in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills
• Attention to details and result oriented
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines under minimum supervision

Salary & Benefits:      50,000 - 75,000(Negotiable)

Housing will be provided in Taita Taveta

Deadline: 15th January 2013

Applications:

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV’s stating their current and expected salary, Attached copy of Certificate of good conduct to recruit@idp-ea.com