James Finlay (Kenya) Limited is a market leader in the production and processing of tea and flowers for export which supply markets globally.
The company has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and accredited producer. Its success can be attributed to the deep knowledge and passion for its products as well as a track record of ethics.
Ensuring the greatest care for the environment and community, the company operates a sustainable development strategy and is accredited by the Fair Trade, Rain Forest Alliance organizations and the Kenya Flower Council, abiding by international codes of practice.
We invite applications for the post of Security Officer which has arisen in our expansive Kericho Operations.
The JobThe company has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and accredited producer. Its success can be attributed to the deep knowledge and passion for its products as well as a track record of ethics.
Ensuring the greatest care for the environment and community, the company operates a sustainable development strategy and is accredited by the Fair Trade, Rain Forest Alliance organizations and the Kenya Flower Council, abiding by international codes of practice.
We invite applications for the post of Security Officer which has arisen in our expansive Kericho Operations.
Reporting to the Security Administration Manager, the job holder will be charged with the responsibility of coordination and executing security programmes within Kericho operations thus ensuring law and order is maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively advise management in all security matters within the company with an aim of preventing or detecting crime.
- Coordinate and execute security programmes within the company and liaise with the police, provincial administration and other stakeholders where necessary.
- Investigate and report crimes to the Senior Administration Manager for action. Offer support to fraud and investigation team when required.
- Supervise and appraise a large team of security guards
- Arrange patrols within the Company in conjunction with the police when necessary
- Arrange for the police to visit crime and accident scenes to investigate and take appropriate actions
- Responsible for security assets and records e.g., occurrence books, VHF radios, control room etc.
- Prepare reports on various security aspects of the Company and submit to senior management as per laid down schedules
- Ensure ail public service vehicles operating within the company meet all the traffic regulations and requirements
- Ensure there is a knowledge framework on security matters available to staff
- Develop capacity of the existing security teams to be able to discharge their duties effectively
- Enforce company's access control system
- Responsible for security budget
The Person
- A diploma in public administration, criminology or equivalent from recognised institution
- 10 years relevant working experience in a senior level in a security firm, Kenya police or equivalent
- Good investigation skills
- Ability to manage personnel, produce budget estimates, control expenditure within security section
- Must be computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both English and Kiswahili)
- Self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
- Good interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
If you meet the requirement of this position, please submit an application including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor.
Your application should reach us not later than 30 June 2011 and be addressed to:
Human Resource Director
P O Box 223 - 20200
Email: careers@finlays.co.ke
Fax: 052 - 32053 Kericho
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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