Position:    Head of Security and Vigilance

Reports to:  General Manager-Finance and Administration 

Department:  Finance and Administration 

Purpose: 

Responsible for the entire Brookside Limited security posture, supervision and provision of professional security services by the contracted security firm.

Key Result areas: 

• Responsible for the company’s entire security posture i.e. physical security of employees, facilities and assets at all times.
• Ensuring the provision of security services as required by the contracted firm, plus the supervision of the officers under you.
• Reviewing and improving the security environment, systems and practices for Brookside Limited at the milk chilling centres, ware houses, depots etc.
• Overseeing and monitoring facility access including entrance of employees, visitors, vendors and vehicles.
• Inspecting facilities and property for security and fire hazards, theft, vandalism and illegal activity in and around the facilities and reporting variations.
• Making periodic patrols during non- working hours to ensure that buildings, offices, and properties are properly secured, noting any unusual situations and calling for police response if necessary.
• Supervising and monitoring CCTV system.
• Overseeing maintenance of security records and examining the gate registers to monitor traffic flow, goods etc in and out of the company premises.
• Ensuring that all items received after normal working hours are kept safely.
• Preparing incident, weekly and monthly reports.
• Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time by your immediate Supervisor.
• Any other duties as may be deemed by the supervisor.

Competencies/Abilities: 

• Integrity
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and result-orientated
• Good Customer Care

Knowledge/Qualifications and Experience 

• A degree or it’s equivalent in business-related disciplines from a recognized University/Institution.
• Ability to multi-task and deal with diverse responsibilities.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, communication and writing skills.
• An analytical, problem-solving, and creative work approach.