Security Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Security Manager
Job Code: SM/BD/150615

Number of Positions Open: 1
Reports To: General Manager

Location: Kenya
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is a FMCG company looking for fresh graduates with high potential to continue the company’s rapid growth.

Job Summary: The Security Manager will be responsible for developing / maintaining proactive security strategies to protect company employees and assets by identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining Security Processes, Protocols and Programs to reduce risk, respond to incidents, and limit exposure.

The scope of this role includes overseeing the physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordination and management of implemented security measures on a day to day basis, including the assignment of guards, working in close cooperation with the Warehouse Manager, Production Manager and Third Party Service Providers.
• Loss Control: Proactively provide commercial and pragmatic security advice and solutions for the Supply Chain Manager and the Managing Director to set policy and standards and manage security programs.
• Conducting risk assessment programs and Security Audits on a regular basis to assess the organization’s security position with a view of instituting improvements where necessary.
• Coordination and management of outer layers of protection.
• Coordination and management of inner layers of protection.
• Coordination and management of the physical security of all facilities and personnel in the business including conducting security vulnerability assessments.
• Coordination and management of Access Control systems and other employee and residents identification systems in place.
• Creating, and driving proactive security programs, with stakeholders, to ensure the continued safe and effective operations of the company.
• Having a comprehensive understanding of all the business and the risks and producing a resultant security risk assessment.
• Communicating the risks to the Senior Management and provide appropriate advice.
• Preparing high quality reports including intelligence briefing, threats assessments and investigative reports.
• Establishing training and security awareness for employees and providing professional security advice and consultation to corporate management.
• Proactively lead security initiatives and draw in and coordinate other necessary contributors.
• Budgeting for the function and control of expenditure within the function to be within acceptable limits.
• Investigations and establishment of root causes of all security incidents/breaches and implementing long term measures to avoid recurrence.
• Conducting and managing internal and external investigations in conjunction with other business functions and Law Enforcement authorities.
• To build up an effective internal and external (Law Enforcement, Government) network of contacts to assist with the protection of the business and support Law Enforcement as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Diploma in Security Management, Criminology or a related field.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in a similar position and business environment.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to prepare documentation for corporate leadership or Governmental agencies.
• Verbal and written proficiency in English required.
• Ability to stay focused by constantly reassessing priorities and managing expectations within the business.
• Ability to work to gain the respect and trust of senior managers.
• Prior experience is required in military, government agency, law enforcement or as a corporate security professional.
• Good knowledge of the commercial security field including.
• Experience in threat analysis and developing risk analysis.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing physical asset protection and conducting site surveys.
• Awareness of executive protection.
• Conducting and managing complex investigations, i.e. fraud allegations, criminal and civil investigations; conducting witness, victim, and suspect interviews experience.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Good understanding of computer systems and information security.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission and Code of Conduct of the company.
• Well networked in the security industry.
• Results driven with a strong desire to succeed.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Security ManagerKindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only