Securex
Job Title: Field Officers
Is This You?
- Do you love
learning new things?
- Does your
appearance and grooming matter to you?
- Do you consider
less is more only when more is too much?
- Do you love
talking and sharing experiences?
- Do you like the
latest gadgets?
- Is your eye for
details comparable with an eagle’s?
- Does losing
bother you?
- Do you dream
big?
If your answer to 80% of the
questions above is yes, we are looking for you.
At Securex we are big on
attitude.
We are looking for aggressive
individuals who will ensure compliance and correct implementation of the
organisations standards in their respective area of operation, as well as act
as operational client facing liaisons.
The Roles &
Responsibilities
- Look at the
corporate branding of every assignment ranging from the guards to the
signs and equipment on site.
- Supervise the
day to day security operations of deployment, supervision and allocation
of duties as required at the client sites.
- Responsible for
coordinating and supervising the day-to- day team effort of Supervisors
and other assigned personnel to ensure that services are delivered in a
quality and cost effective manner within their assigned area of operation.
- Ensure proper
channels of communication exist and are enforced between the zone teams
and zone management.
- To perform spot
checks on MRTs, Supervisors and Guards in their respective areas.
- Oversee
compliance of Guards with established company policies and standards such
as Health and Safety, security measures being in place and training of
guards.
- Responsible for
ensuring all employees portray a corporate brand image through inspections
of guarding uniforms, company vehicles, motor bikes and equipment.
- Ensure the
correct level and standard of equipment, uniform and PPE is issued and
used by Securex employees.
- Ensure all
sites have Assignment Instructions and are clearly displayed in a
professional manner.
- Investigate
incidents and prepare Incident reports within 18 hours of an incident.
- Conduct regular
security site surveys by inspecting premises to ensure adequate security
is available and that all physical facilities comply with Health and
safety and environmental codes and ordinances.
- Upon
instruction carryout SVAs Security Vulnerability Assessments.
- Receive and
review SVAs/Tasking’s given by the Zone Manager, prepare a scheme of work,
giving timelines and budgetary constraints as a minimum.
- Once approval
of the scheme of work has been given by the Zone Manager (continuous
progress reports need to be given to the Senior Operations Manager
throughout the tasking), liaison with relevant departments regarding the
tasking can begin.
- Seek new
business opportunities within the tasking which may not have been captured
at point of sale.
- Draft the
assignment instructions and present to you Zone Manager (the Zone Manager
will give approval/disapproval) ensuring all areas of the assignment are
covered. If specific assignment needs and assistance is needed from the
training team then the Zone Manager is to inform the Senior Operations
Manager of this need.
- Assist the
Training Team with any specific to assignment training requirements to
ensure the company are meeting the client’s needs.
- Act as liaison
between the organisation and the customer to foster customer attention by
attending meetings personally, address any nonconformity issues
identified.
- Inform the
client in writing when their guards are proceeding for leave, as well as
presenting the replacement guard.
- Liaise with
police in investigations as may be required from time to time
Key Competencies:
- Exceptional
client facing skillsets.
- A security
professional with a proven track recorded in security management, planning
and coordinating.
- An ability to
carry out scope of work and produce the relevant level of paperwork to
support such schemes.
- Enthusiastic
and committed approach with a track record of building strong, trusted
base relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
- A sound working
knowledge of security best practice and legislation affecting the security
role.
- Strong
management and leadership skills together with excellent communication,
influencing, negotiating and engagement skills.
- An intermediate
level of IT skills with a very good working knowledge of the range of MS
Office packages.
- Good knowledge
of technology driven security solutions as well as a willingness to
continually upgrade that knowledge.
- Sound judgement
and decision making skills, with a “hands on”, problem solving approach,
able to remain calm under pressure and take control of incidents,
pro-active and self-motivated.
- An ability to
work as part of team and also have the ability to lead teams.
- Experience of
writing procedures, drafting reports, preparing business cases and
compiling and adjusting requirements to meet shortfalls in staffing
levels.
- Excellent
planning and organisation skills to meet deadlines and pay attention to
detail, with a consulting mindset.
- Understanding
financial practices such as cost control and budgeting, demonstrating
financial acumen in all decision making.
- Must have the
highest level of integrity, vigilant and of sound judgement.
- Should be
unrelenting in the pursuit of excellence, ensuring to lead by setting the
standards.
Qualifications / Experience
- Diploma in
relevant field with a view of pursuing a Degree in the short term future.
- A minimum of
six years in high level security with a minimum of two years in security
tasking management.
- A recognised
teaching or instructor qualification.
- Working
knowledge of multiple security functions and security driven technology
solutions.
- Needs to hold a
Motorbike licence with a minimum of 2 years riding experience, or a
willingness to undergo Motorbike training.
Application Process:
Send your cover letter and CV
to careers@securex.co.ke clearly indicating on the email heading: ‘Application
for the role of Field Officer.
Application deadline is COB
30th September 2016
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.