Deputy Security Manager

Application Deadline: 24th February 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Work in liaison with the security manager in developing, implementing and reviewing of security policies, protocols and procedure.
•  Assist in Planning and implementing comprehensive security strategies geared towards ensuring the company premises is safe and its people are well protected and secured.
•  Work under the guidance of the Security Manager in developing work schedules, allocating tasks, and monitoring personnel performance.
•  Ensure regular audit checks and signs the supervisors’ occurrence book identifying matters that require attention and producing a summary report of them to Security Manager.
•  Closely monitors on a regular basis the progress of each supervisor in discharging his/her responsibility as a Reporting Officer by carrying out the year’s Staff Performance Appraisals
•  Work together with the Security Manager in ensuring daily review of staffing levels ensuring compliance with manpower requirements of the assigned sites and maintain staffing report for locations in the company.
•  Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises;
•  Assist the Security Manager in gathering security intelligence and implementing preventative measures.
•  Assist the Security Manager in Coordinating responses to emergencies and alarms, as well as compiling incident reports.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and security industry regulations.
• Working together with the Security Manager in Planning and coordinating security operations for specific events
• Prepare weekly and monthly administrative reports for the Security Manager.
• Patrolling premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
• Monitoring and authorizing entrance of vehicles or people in the company premises while maintaining an accurate record of company visitors.
• Oversee and ensure removal and keeping away wrongdoers or trespassers from the company premises
•  Assist the Security Manager Monitoring national, social, and political and security issues and inform management of issues that affect, or may affect, company business in order to evaluate current and future programming based on current local security situation and adjust where needed.
•  Training of current and new employees on security standards. Inspection of security personnel, measuring competency, appearance and morale.
•  Identify performance shortcomings of Site Supervisors and develop and implement process or program solutions to address shortcomings

Requirements and skills

•  Diploma/Certificate in Security Management
•  Paramilitary training with disciplined forces is an added advantage with a Discharge Letter
•  At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
•  Ladies are encouraged to apply/for gender balance
•  Excellent managerial, supervisory and problem solving skills
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•  Conversant and compliance with Private Security Regulations Act 2019
•  Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
•  Computer Literate

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please send your Resume, cover letter and Expected Salary to Recruitment@mtelgon.com by: 24th February 2025.

Join us at Mt Elgon Orchards and make a positive impact on our Security Operations.

Mt Elgon Orchards is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal- opportunity employer.