Experience and Qualifications - BSc/BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred.
- Minimum of five (3-5) years’ post graduate experience.
- At least 3 years’ experience in any safety and security role in a recreational or hospitality related business. Person Specification
- Proven experience as safety officer
- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
- Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Ability to traverse various areas of the facility to conduct inspections and plan security procedures.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Approachable with good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with staff across all levels.
- An enquiring mind set consistently seeking innovative ways to deliver without compromising quality.
Competency and Skills Requirements:
- Carrying out post incident analysis.
- Establishing workplace safety and health committees.
- Knowledge of decontamination procedures.
- Knowledge of good safety practices.
- Developing emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of first aid methods and techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of security protocol and procedures.
- Experienced in Crowd and Event Management
- Proficient in the use of surveillance equipment and monitoring devices
- Excellent management and supervisory skills.
- Ability to provide training on security policies and procedures.
- Ability to work with confidential and classified information.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Good interpersonal skill and communication skills.
- Report Writing Skills.
Job Objective
- Responsible for overseeing, managing, and implementing Health, Safety and Security protocols aimed at protecting all company employees, customers and assets.
Principal Duties and Duties
- Prepare and oversee the implementation of the UPBEAT Centre’s annual Security budget, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic plans and objectives.
- Set up and monitor frameworks and systems to optimize and manage the facility’s security; ensure adherence to company.
- Participate in the development/ update of contingency plans in the event of disaster or damage to the facilities.
- Weekly update and daily review of checklists for all equipment and security infrastructure.
- Interview, hire, and train security guards.
- Oversee the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of security staff including security guards and desk clerks.
- Prepare and conduct training for new hires and current staff including training on workplace searches, drug and alcohol procedures, and related safety and security topics.
- Provide and/or implement security and security protocols for all assigned facilities and information systems.
- Take proactive steps to provide a safe and secure working environment to staff and Customers.
- Conduct regular walk-throughs and security inspections for assigned facilities.
- Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies on statutory requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Lead and effectively manage the performance of direct reports towards the achievement of unit, functional and organizational objectives.
Principal Duties and Duties
- Prepare periodic activity report for the attention of the Management. Health Safety Environment.
Health Safety Environment:
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
- Initiate and organize OHS training for employees and executives.
- Conduct fire training for employees.
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment)
- Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims.
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
- Overriding authority in all HSE matters.
- Ensure that Toolbox meetings, HSE meeting and Induction Courses for new employees and visitors are done.
- Conduct fire drills once a month around the facility to ensure that staff are well informed of all procedures and contingencies.
- Ensure all safety equipment are in working conditions.