Chief Security Officer Job in Sultan Hamud, Kenya - Aluminum Packaging Multinational

We are a Multinational company in Aluminum packaging industry with our headquarters in West Africa. 

We are in the process of setting up a Greenfield plant in Kenya based at Sultan Hamud.
 

The company seeks to recruit a customer-focused, results-oriented and efficient individual to fill the following vacant position:

Chief Security Officer 

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to the General Manager technically and to the Human Resources & Admin Manager administratively, the incumbent will be responsible for development and enforcement of security policies, procedures and regulations in order to secure company property and ensure safety to employees and 3rd parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Advice Management on all security matters including policy and strategy implementation.
• Ensure protection and implement security measures on company assets against theft, pilferage, damage and terrorism.
• Carry out regular security risk assessments and audits and make recommendations to management.
• Collect and analyze intelligence on current trends in crime and other security matters that could adversely affect company operations, staff and 3rd parties and recommend appropriate action to management.
• Managing the security scheduling in liaison with the 3rd party.
• Responsible for contingency planning and response.
• Develop budgets for security operations and order security-related supplies and equipment as needed.
• Responsible for manning entrance, exit and weigh bridge area.
• Collect and analyze intelligence on current trends in crime and other security matters that could adversely affect company operations, staff and 3rd parties and recommend appropriate action to management.
• Supervise outsourced security guards and ensure quality services are rendered.
• Facilitate prosecution of offenders in collaboration with law enforcements agencies.
• Direct investigations into security breaches, potential threats and taking remedial action in the interest of the company.
• Establish and maintain linkages with law enforcement agencies to enhance security.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Criminology.
• Valid certificate of good conduct.
• Experience 4 to 6 years in security operations with sound security procedures.
• Ex Armed forces officer at the rank of Captain or Inspector in the Police Services and those from reputable security firms should have attained at least Security Officer.
• Must display knowledge of use of CCTV and other surveillance devices.
• Demonstrated ability to win support and cooperation of security agencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards workplace.
• Excellent problem solving and networking skills.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for the opportunities, please write in confidence to the Human Resources & Admin Manager before Wednesday 3rd December 2014. 

Send your curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, telephone contacts, qualifications, experience and contacts of three referees to Kenya.hr@gzican.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.