Security Assistant at Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordination of safety of clients during tours/travel with the Security Unit of the establishment
• Assist in preparation and enforcement of security procedures and regulations
• Supervising private security guards work and report other administrative matters;
• Conducting performance reviews of security guards;
• Identifying training needs for security guards;
• Assist in arranging for or performing executive protection activities.
• Responding to medical emergencies, security threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures
• Recommending security procedures for security operations centers, domains, asset classification systems, system acquisition, system development, system maintenance, access control, program models, or reporting tools
• Preparing reports and making presentations on internal investigations, losses including violation of regulations, policies and procedures
• Assist in identifying, investigating, and resolving security breaches
• Serve in monitoring security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives
• Analyzing and evaluating security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement
• Assisting in creating and implementing security standards, policies, and procedures
• Conducting physical inspection of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations
• Communicating security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols

Knowledge and Skills Required:
The job holder must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security and Risk Management or a discipline related to Security Management or other relevant field
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience.
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Should have strong analytical and be result oriented
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player
• Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines
• Should have problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
• Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department
• Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
• Must have knowledge or skills in report writing