CFAO Kenya Hiring Security Officer – Nairobi 

This role is responsible for implementation of global and local security safeguards in place for all CFAO group of companies’ premises in Kenya.

3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Operational Responsibilities

1. Ensuring strict adherence to Security Policies and procedures by staff, visitors, and approved contractors.
2. Continuously review and make recommendations on the process of controlling movement of visitors, suppliers and contractors within the group premises.
3. Relieving caretakers at CFAO Mobility Kenya Nairobi branches when need arises.
4. Vet security guards deployed to the various facilities and liaise with the service provider in keeping away undesirable characters.
5. Supervise contracted security guards on the assignment and enforcing company policy on gates passes, delivery notes, and vetting of C.I.T Crews
6. Assist the Head of security in Investigation of insecurity related incidents and reports.
7. Support the Human Resource department in processing of Immigration related applications for expatriate staff and their dependents
8. Active participant in the coordination of VIP movements from when they arrive in the country, local movement and departure out of the country
9. Promoting and maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders including vendors and government agencies.
10. Train and sensitize staff on security expectations in line with the policies and procedures of the company.
11. Checking and confirming of serviceability of security electronic devices and report to management for action
12. Issue and manage rights of access cards issued to staff and visitors in accessing various facilities.
13. Issue and manage biometric access and alarm to specific staff who roles involve access to restricted areas like warehouse and those who open and close company premises respectively.
14. With instructions from the Head of Security, participate in security audits for company premises, listed hotels, expatriate and company houses.

4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

(Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role)

Degree in Criminology or any other related field

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• At least 3 Years’ experience working in security for a large corporation
• Previous work experience in the National police service (Kenya Police)

5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal customers

1. CFAO Motors Limited
2. LOXEA
3. Laborex
4. TYDIA
5. Timac Agro
6. KVM

External Customers

1. Vendors
2. Police Service Commission
3. Department of Immigration
4. Kenya Airports Authority
5. Customers, visitors
6. Other relevant Goverment Agencies

6. COMPETENCIES

Technical

1. Knowledge of the law
2. Understand key trends in the industry
3. Computer literacy
4. Interviewing Skills
5. Immigration Process
6. Good operative understanding of security equipment and software

Functional

1. Report writing
2. Presentation skills
3. Communication skills
4. Networking Skills
5. Observant

Behavioral

1. Business acumen– knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the market place
2. Strategic agility – Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods
3. Perspective – Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future
4. Technical learning – Is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
5. Quality decisions – Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of your solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time
6. Problem solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; is excellent at honest feedback; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers; probes all fruitful sources for answers
7. Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware, and has ability to relate with people across all levels of seniority as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets
8. Organisational positioning skills – Understanding of organisation structure both formal and informal, is sensitive to how people and organisations function; anticipates where the landmines are and plans his/her approach accordingly; views politics as a necessary part of organisational life and works to adjust to that reality.
9. Energy and drive – Has speed and agility: taking quick and timely action; seizes more opportunities than others, pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing especially in the face of resistance or setbacks
10. Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence, admits mistakes, doesn’t misrepresent themselves for personal gain

Applications close on 13th October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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