Security Officer II
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Job Purpose
- This cadre is responsible for the management and coordination of all security operations in the Authority.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supporting in implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, systems, plans, standards and procedures that impact on security services while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and regulations;
- Coordinating outsourced security services;
- Conducting internal Investigations;
- Gathering intelligence to enhance security in the Authority;
- Undertaking weapon handling and armed security operations;
- Conducting surveillance and accessing control operations in the Authority;
- Participating Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and surveys in the Authority;
- Providing close protection and security escort services in the Authority
- Providing security updates and advisories in the Authority;
- Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs on security matters in the Authority;
- Implementing disaster management programs in the Authority;
- Updating records in the department; and
- Collecting and collating data for compiling internal and external reports in the department.
Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Security Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and proficiency in computer application.