Farm Security Manager Job in Taita, Kenya


Our client who runs an expansive farm in Taita Taveta is seeking to employ a Security Manager

Please note that the incumbent would be based in Taita.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage all aspects of physical and personnel security for company facilities and staff
  • Investigate, follow-up and resolve security issues/cases affecting company mobile and immobile assets e.g. facilities, staff, documents etc.
  • Formulate and continuously review policies, processes and procedures pertaining to Physical and Personnel Security
  • Develop budgets and forecasts for all physical and personnel security related services
  • Prevention, detection and investigation of all reported fraud cases
  • Directly  manage security personnel
  • Undertake Security Surveys
  • Occasionally assisting in vetting all staff to confirm compliance with all security measures.
  • Ensure that all alarms are answered and disturbances are investigated
  • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  • Frequent Risk assessment
  • Assign responsibilities and map out regions to guards. Will be in charge of close to 50 guards.
  • Assist company staff, through liaison with law enforcement agencies, on resolution of matters that require such intervention.
  • Undertake any other assignments allocated from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
  • Degree/Diploma in Security Management/Administration, Criminology or any technical/business discipline
  • At least 5 years’ experience in the Military or Police with adequate exposure in command appointments preferably not below the rank of “Inspector of Police or Captain in the Armed Forces, or equivalent
  • Must have been discharged honourably.
  • Applicants should have experience in incident reporting, investigation and follow up skills as well as skills in first aid and occupational safety/disaster management procedures.
  • At least 1 years’ experience in Corporate Security Management in a large corporate firm
  • Good knowledge of Kenyan Laws and Government Regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
  • They must possess current certificate of good conduct and driving license.
  • Excellent in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills
  • Attention to details and result oriented
  • Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines under minimum supervision
Salary & Benefits:      50,000 - 75,000(Negotiable)

Housing will be provided in Taita Taveta

Deadline: 15th January 2013

Applications:

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV’s stating their current and expected salary, Attached copy of Certificate of good conduct to recruit@idp-ea.com