JOB OVERVIEW:

Oversee all policies and operational programs intended for the mitigation and/or reduction of compliance, operational, strategic, financial, and reputational security risks relating to the protection of company assets.

KEY DUTIES

• Ensure that all critical areas of security concern regarding the retail shops are adequately covered in the security plan and are effectively managed, monitored and controlled.
• Develop security trend analysis for the Yalelo Uganda outlets
• Develop and regularly update the geographical security profile of the shops (with regards socio-economic, criminality).
• Undertake regular audits, research, and investigations to continuously improve shop security management.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) adapted to the local context.
• Draft and regularly update crisis response, evacuation and contingency plans in conjunction with incident response team.
• Ensure preparedness to crisis scenarios, evacuation and contingencies that include a schedule of scenario drills to ensure continuous improvement of company-wide reaction and response to a variety of incidents.
• Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented and strictly adhered to
• Carry out conclusive investigations on incidents and accidents to create a safe environment and prevent recurrence.
• Initiate and support the hiring and evaluation of all shop security staff.
• Ensure that training needs are identified and processed promptly and are undertaken at the appropriate time.
• Identify training needs for the shop Security Officers and ensure that they receive training in their weak areas.
• Responding swiftly to emergencies that happen in shops and take lead in preventing reoccurrence.
• Develop and implementing effective security strategies and protocols.
• Managing and monitoring access control systems, surveillance equipment and other security technologies to ensure proper functioning and effectiveness.
• Investigate security breaches, incidents and violations, document findings and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners, such as law enforcement agencies and security vendors to enhance security capabilities.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

1. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with criminal justice or related field experience.
2. At least eight (8) years of Security Services experience (police/military/intelligence services), and at least five (4) years at supervisory or management level within the private security industry,
3. A meticulously presented self-starter with a positive and professional attitude with the ability to operate at all levels of the business spectrum to achieve outcomes
4. Strong management and leadership skills together with excellent communication, influencing, negotiating and engagement skills
5. Preferably working within multinational companies (FMCG, manufacturing desirable, or alternatively natural resources - mining/oil & gas).
6. Sound judgement and decision-making skills, with a ‘hands on’, problem solving approach, able to remain calm under pressure and take control of incidents
7. Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and sensitivity in dealing with security matters resilience and the ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
8. Leadership experience which must have extensive experience in managing teams of supervisors across large geographical expanses.
9. Strong computer literacy with a working knowledge of the complete range of MS Office packages. Strong knowledge of next generation electronic security and surveillance systems and how they can be installed and optimised to enhance an over-arching site security and surveillance strategy.