Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Professional security certification will be an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in security management, law enforcement, military service, or a related field.
  
• Experience managing teams and security operations.
  

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership, team management and supervisory skills.
  
• Excellent investigative and analytical abilities.
  
• Knowledge of security systems and risk management practices.
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
  
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving.
  
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
  
• Conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
  
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and security management systems.
  

Security Operations Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
  
• Manage all security personnel and contracted security service providers.
  
• Oversee daily security operations across all company premises.
  
• Ensure effective access control, surveillance, and monitoring systems are in place and functioning properly.
  
• Ensure the protection of company assets, including material stocks, machinery, vehicles, warehouses, Weighbridges and offices.
  
• Coordinate security coverage for all company facilities and activities.
  
• Plan and manage security budgets and resource allocation.
  

Risk Assessment and Loss Prevention

• Conduct regular security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
  
• Conduct regular security audits and inspections.
  
• Identify potential security threats and recommend mitigation measures.
  
• Develop and implement loss prevention strategies to minimize theft, fraud, vandalism, and other security incidents.
  
• Investigate security breaches and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Monitor CCTV systems, access control systems, and alarm systems.
  

Personnel Management

• Supervise, train, and evaluate security officers and supervisors.
  
• Prepare duty rosters and ensure adequate staffing levels.
  
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development opportunities.
  
• Enforce discipline and adherence to security procedures among security staff.
  

Incident Management and Investigations

• Lead investigations into security incidents, accidents, thefts, fraud, vandalism, misconduct and other breaches
  
• Prepare detailed incident and investigation reports.
  
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies and other relevant authorities when necessary.
  
• Ensure timely reporting and resolution of security-related matters.
  
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate security measures.
  
• Develop, maintain and coordinate emergency response and crisis management plans including fire, accidents, and security threats..
  
• Coordinate fire safety, evacuation drills, and emergency response activities.
  
• Ensure readiness for emergencies including fire, medical emergencies, and security threats.
  

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
  
• Prepare periodic security reports and present recommendations to management.
  
• Monitor security budgets and control security-related expenditures.
  
• Maintain accurate records of security incidents, investigations, and personnel activities.
  
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with department heads to address security concerns.
  
• Liaise with external security service providers, government agencies and local administration on security matters.
  
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies
  
• Promote security awareness among employees including security awareness training for employees.