Regional Security Coordinator
Job description.
Purpose:
This is a key position
within the Security Management Team of Simba Corporation reporting to the Head
of Security and plays a key role in assisting in the development and
implementation of the Security Management Strategy in addition to being
responsible for the day-to-day security related operations across all Simba
Corporation facilities, businesses, and branches within the region, with budget
accountability.
A primary focus of the role is ensuring
that Simba Corporation property and staff Portfolio in the entire region is
secure and maintained at expected standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible
for overseeing the safety and security needs of all the company’s assets
within the region.
- Develop,
implement, and monitor security policies, procedures, and protocols to
protect people and property from theft, vandalism, or other threats
- Coordinating
with local law enforcement agencies to address security concerns and
investigate security breaches
- Enforcement
of security procedures across the businesses within the region.
- Ensure
implementation of effective security management policies across the
business; act as first point of contact regarding the same within the
region.
- Oversee
management and maintenance of security systems specifically CCTV, Electric
Fence and Fire systems to ensure that they are usable across the region.
- Conduct
investigations on any cases of theft, loss, accident, or any aspect that
poses risk to the safety of the company and submit appropriate reports in
a timely manner as required.
- Handle
complaints, settle disputes and resolve grievances and conflicts related
to security.
- In
liaison with SHEQ, develop and advise key personnel on emergency
procedures.
- Conduct
investigations with external police authorities and handle all crimes,
accidents, involving the Company, its employees and/or customer.
- Report
and make recommendations to the Head of Security regarding business
facilities and security processes within the region.
- Direct
and coordinate the activities of Security Teams and Sub Contractors in
line with the agreed Service Levels.
- In
liaison with the Head of Security, conduct regular status meetings with
all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholder’s needs and requirements
continuously in view within the region.
- And
any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Administration, or Related Field.
Experience
- Working
knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
- At
least 5 years’ experience in managing security function, preferably in an
organization with an extensive property portfolio.
- Solid
computer and systems knowledge.
Critical Competencies
Required
- Good
problem-solving skills
- Excellent
commercial and financial awareness
- Experience
in collating and analyzing data.
- A
person of high integrity.
- Finely
tuned political awareness and excellent communications and interpersonal
skills
- Ability
to build fast and credible relationships with Senior Management and
clients; ability to challenge and influence when necessary
- A
‘can-do’ attitude and resilient character with the ability to manage
expectations
- Ability
to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Proven
ability to work toward stringent deadlines
- Ability
to communicate business decisions and changes to working practices clearly
How to Apply
Applicants should forward
their applications to vacancies@simbacolt.com on or before COB
06/02/2023. Applicants should indicate the job title in the subject line of
their ema