Security Manager Job BM Security

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Purpose of The Role

Our client, a well-established organization, invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Security Manager. The role is responsible for ensuring that threats to personnel, assets, and business operations/activities within the company’s factories and estates are continuously identified, properly evaluated and mitigated in a timely and cost- effective manner.

• Security Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect the organization’s assets and personnel.
• Manage operational activities and performance standards of 3rd Party Security contractors. Effectively manage 3 rd Party security service provision companies in terms of fit for purpose performance and adherence/compliance with agreed SLAs.
• Team Leadership: lead and manage the security team, providing guidance, training and performance evaluations. Foster a culture of professionalism, integrity, and excellence within the team.
• Lead and Travel Security management across Business through traveller support in Security Coordination Centre/Control Room at Travel Desk and active risk management programmes. Includes monitoring all in-bound travelers complying with Company premises and during Travel within Kenya.
• Security Operations: Oversee day-to-day security operations, including access control, surveillance, and alarm systems.
• Coordinate and conduct regular drills and training exercises to ensure the readiness of the security personnel.
• Conduct risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate measures.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to address security breaches, emergencies, and other critical incidents.
• Manage security incident reporting, handling, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to assess security needs and integrate security measures into overall organizational plans.
• Ensure Security induction and briefing of all new joiners, international staff/visitors on in- country security issues upon arrival at the Factory Sites and Offices.
• Provide coordination and oversight of liaison with high-profile Visitors, Events, and Functions as may be required from time to time.
• Liaise with various Law Enforcement, Community leaders, village elders & Emergency Services in the event of an Incident and Incident/Interagency (i.e Fire, Medical, Mechanical breakdown) or emergency.
• Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans and ensure that all security personnel are trained and equipped to respond to emergencies effectively.
• Ensure regular security briefings/meetings with respective business units.
• Route checks with Operations and Transport team to ensure security and safety compliance for regional offices with outsourced 3rd Party security officers.
• Maintain high security checks within all operational areas.
• Manage and ensure adherence to both internal and 3 Party staffing levels within the operational areas.
• Coordinate Night Shift security operations at the Factory and Estates including Night Harvesting and alertness of both the internal and 3 rd Party Security Officers.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive security management experience in industrial, manufacturing, mining, FMCG, or heavy industry environments.
• Minimum three years’ experience in managing Security Command Centre operations.
• Background in law enforcement, military training, or intelligence service agent will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, legislation, and industry standards.
• Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage security systems and develop effective solutions.
• Experience in dealing with security technology systems, devices, perimeter protection, CCTV, intruder alarms.
• High computer literacy with practical understanding of company information, including computer bases and measures.

How to Apply

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