Security Officer - Nation Media Group, Nairobi

Security Officer at Nation Media Group in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Job Number: HR SO 08 2011
Job Type: Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Nairobi

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual to the position of Security Officer. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake key responsibilities like corporate security, risk assessment and management, fraud prevention, investigations, supervision of security personnel and the review of security procedures. Reporting to the Group Security Services Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and specifically responsible for:

• Protection of company assets, safety and security of staff, visitors, clients and contractors on all owned or leased company premises;
• Active protection of company products against theft, tampering, destruction and misuse;
• Coordination of security at all company events in collaboration with relevant departments and external agencies;
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports for the Group Security Services Manager in respect to the assigned duties.

Qualifications and skills

• A Bachelor’s degree and proven advanced education in security management or related field;
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible assignments’ undertaking resulting in growth;
• Exposure to and knowledge of loss prevention, access control systems and procedures, video surveillance, CCTV and related physical security skills;
• Demonstrable strong skills in corporate investigations with outstanding verbal and written communications and strong relations with government and private security agencies;
• A thorough knowledge of good security practices and their contribution to the organisation’s continuing success;
• Proven knowledge of problem solving, fire protection and a broad range of management talents;
• Demonstrated self-confidence with capability of interacting with all staff cadres and maintaining confidentiality;
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office.

This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before 4th September, 2011

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.