Security Officer

The Person:

• The ideal candidate must possess the following:
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, Business, IT or other related fields.
  
• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in the security profession, preferably in banking, law enforcement or the National Police Service.
  
• ICT Knowledge will be an added advantage.
  
• Experience in staff or guard supervision.
  
• Demonstrated effective communication skills at all levels.
  
• Sensitive to safety and security related social issues, supported by good analytical skill.
  
• HR Department Doc.
  
• High standards to integrity with keen sense of responsibility.
  
• Flexible working hours and business travel in short notice on occasions or as required.
  

Special requirements.

• Based in Head Office with frequent and impromptu travel.
  
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.
  

• Ensure that security equipments (such as break-in alarms, CCTV monitoring, burglary lock down systems, etc.) are installed and functional and supervise FBL security service providers.
  
• Continuously assess and review the adequacy of the installed security controls in relation to the emerging crime, security and safety trends.
  
• Ensure that security and safety standards are maintained in all FBL premises through periodic checkup of all security equipments and installations.
  
• Oversee and manage relationships with outsourced security firms to guarantee effective service delivery in alignment with FBL standards.
  
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all security-related incidents, supporting transparency and facilitating future investigations.
  
• Plan and deliver internal security training and awareness programmes for both FBL and contracted staff.
  
• Develop, implement and monitor the adherence to physical security procedures across all the FBL sites.
  
• Manage access control, CCTV and other physical security systems at the Head Office and branches to safeguard employees, visitors, vendors and Bank assets.
  
• Conduct regular inspections of Bank premises, identifying and resolving security gaps.
  
• Investigate fraud, theft and other offences, preparing detailed reports with recommendations.
  
• Coordinate with Police Department or other authorities in investigating issues where the bank or its employees are involved.
  
• Represent the bank in court cases involving ex-staff, customers and third parties by gathering required evidence and ensuring that the process takes its course.
  
• Support the Bank’s Occupational Health and Safety initiatives.
  
• Monitor and the deployment of armed guards across all the branches.
  
• Maintain and develop relationships with external security companies and local police authorities.
  
• Any other official duty that may be allocated from time to time.