General Manager - Security

Overview 

My Client based in East Africa ( Uganda) is looking for a competent Security manager to organize and oversee all security operations of the company. Security personnel will be under your command while you develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain security standards.

As security manager, you will have to demonstrate excellent surveillance and emergency response skills. You will need a strong commitment to security rules and knowledge of all hazards and threats to safety. Since you will have a number of people under your responsibility, you must also exhibit leadership skills.

The goal is to create and preserve an environment where employees, visitors and property are safe and well-protected.

The Client will give preference to : Ugandan Nationals as well as East African Citizens ( Kenya , Tanzania etc )  and candidates from Southern Africa with the necessary credentials to fill this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures
• Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses
• Recruit, train and supervise security officers and guards
• Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs
• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events
• Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
• Review reports on incidents and breaches
• Investigate and resolve issues
• Create reports for management on security status
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)

Requirements

• Proven experience as security manager or similar position
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV)
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Committed and reliable
• High school diploma; Further education in security administration or similar field will be an asset

Remuneration Structure:

The selected candidate will sign an initial contract for a period of 2 years, which would be renewable for further period(s) of 2 years each (on mutual understanding / agreement ). The Company expects the incumbent to look at this assignment as long-term engagement.

• Expatriate employees are remunerated in two parts: 1st part: Representing the expatriate’s net Salary is directly paid either in Uganda in US $ Dollars or a nominated offshore account and is tax free. This is negotiable at the time of interview ...
  
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