About the Role
Job Purpose:
The Supervisor, Safety and Security will supervise a team of security guards assigned to man the University/ Hospital compound and to check and safeguard the physical infrastructure/buildings ensuring that maximum safety and security prevail at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Investigation of security-related incidents: Keep a record of all reported incidents; Conduct investigations into reported incidents; Initiate disciplinary measures wherever necessary; Participate in disciplinary hearings
- Assist in identifying vulnerable areas and initiate actions to reduce risk and exposure as per requirements of accrediting bodies like CUE (Commission of University Education) among others.
- Assisting in the development, dissemination and testing of safety & security training programs.
- Working with the Team Leader, Safety and Security, develop security training manuals and update existing ones as required.
- Plan and conduct safety awareness training to faculty, staff and students.
- Supervision of contracted security guards by conducting briefings at the start of new shifts; review reports from guards for completeness and activity requiring follow-up
- Schedule guards to cover designated facilities and establish security patrol priorities; motivate the guard force to perform well.
- Risk assessment and facility inspection: Conduct annual risk assessment of the buildings/physical infrastructure and initiate mitigating actions to reduce risk and exposure; Conduct periodical facility inspection rounds in order to identify risks.
- Serving as part of the Emergency Response Team: Take predetermined action and assist cases of emergencies such as accidents, fire, etc.
- Ensuring usability of security equipment: Supervision of CCTV maintenance and operations
- Communicate to the relevant authorities and the Head of Security about the operations of the Hospital
- Review utilization and maintenance of security equipment
- Maintaining close liaison with the police and local administration and working hand in hand with them in matters that require the intervention of the police or the local administration
- Traffic flow management/Parking Management: Ensure that parking spaces are properly utilized and cars into and out of the compound are properly directed.
- Working hand in hand with the parking management company to manage the parking space. Ensure that incidences related to automobiles in the compound are properly addressed.
- Assist in reviewing and creating appropriate security and safety policies, procedures and guidelines
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the department Manager
Qualifications and Skills required:
- Minimum of a Degree in Security Management/Criminology and Forensic related studies.
- KCSE minimum grade of C plain/O level training
- At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Impeccable character and Team player
- Must possess proper investigative and cognitive skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Flexible and resilient.
- Experience or being conversant with JCI accreditation and audits is desired.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent telephone handling skills
- Excellent people-handling/customer service and supervisory skills.
- Basic knowledge of safety & security protocols and emergency preparedness.
- Ability to conduct training and mock drills.
- Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative and is proactive
- Capacity to manage several tasks and requests simultaneously.
How to Apply
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