Manager – Regional Security

Reporting to HOD – Security, the role holder is responsible for the management and delivery of all round- Regional physical and personnel security and emergency management requirements as well as the supervision and coordination of provision of security, safety and emergency management related requirements for company facilities, staff and ecosystem partners. 

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:  

Manage all aspects of physical and personnel security for company facilities and regional staff: Design & plan; Propose; Implement; Manage; Monitor & improve all elements including: – 
Access Control 
Perimeter Security 
Surveillance Systems 
Physical Guarding 
Back-up Response 
Security Escorts 
Event Security 
Network infrastructure security 
Conduct Emergency evacuation drills 
Coordinate fire marshal activities within the region, including their training and daily operations rosters. 
Issue Security updates and advisories to staff  
Provide a single point of contact for staff and all ecosystem partners for security, safety and emergency management. 
Undertake the following activities in relation to Security Management operations: – 
Security Sweeps 
Penetration Tests 
Intruder Detection and Alarm Response infrastructure serviceability and Tests 
Ensure all regional security and fire safety infrastructure is serviced and maintained serviceable as per SLA 
Journey management 
Security surveys 
Internal security audits. 
Proactively deal with operational gaps in security and staff safety.  
Operate the regional security control rooms  

Liaison & Investigations: 

Investigate, follow-up and resolve security issues/cases affecting company mobile and immobile assets e.g. facilities, network equipment/property, staff, documents etc.  
Assist company & regional staff, through liaison with law enforcement agencies, on resolution of matters that require such intervention. 
Liaise with law enforcement agencies and sensitize company regional staff on general insecurity trends, personal /residential security awareness 
Coordinate the conduct of bi-annual security awareness briefs at all manned company facilities in conjunction with contracted Security Risk Management Consultant 
Conduct adhoc security briefings and updates to address contemporary security trends 
Work in close liaison with the Health & Safety Manager where necessary on health & security related investigations.  
Provide a linkage to other business units with other government and county authorities  
Support all LEA elements in the respective regions with necessary liaison 

Policies, Processes & Procedures: 

Apply and continuously review policies, processes and procedures pertaining to Physical and Personnel Security. 
Ensure alignment of Policies and Procedures to ISO standards 
Document and enforce SLA’s with all service providers 

Project, Budget & Financial Management: 

Develop inputs into the budgets and forecasts for all physical and personnel security related services for Safaricom facilities in the region.  
Manage the assigned security budget for the respective region and all security related projects. 
Project management of all security related projects within the region. 

People 

Indirect: Manage security personnel seconded by contractors on service provision. 

Must have technical / professional qualifications:  

Degree in Security Management/Administration or any technical/business discipline. 
At least 10 years’ experience in the Military or Police with adequate exposure in command appointments preferably not below the rank of “Major” from the Military and “Senior Superintendent – (SSP)” from the Police. 
At least 2 years’ experience in Corporate Security Management in a large corporate firm with multiple facilities  
General knowledge of Kenyan Laws and Government Regulations pertaining to law enforcement. 
Experience in investigations will be an added advantage 
Desired – Professional qualification in Security Management

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