Security Coordinator

Designation: Security Co-ordinator.

Department: Security

Location: Thika, Kenya

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Security & Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's physical security, safety, and emergency preparedness programs to safeguard personnel, assets, information, products, and facilities. The role manages electronic security systems, access control, CCTV surveillance, perimeter protection, fire detection and suppression systems, emergency response preparedness, and business continuity initiatives. The incumbent ensures compliance with ISO Standards, occupational health and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer security obligations within a high-security printing environment while leading security audits, fire drills, risk assessments, and incident management activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Security Operations Management.

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures and operational controls.
• Manage access control, visitor management, and guard force operations.
• Oversee CCTV monitoring and investigation activities.
• Protect organizational assets against theft, fraud, sabotage, and unauthorized access.
• Security operations cost optimization

Electronic Security Systems Management.

• Manage CCTV, access control, biometric systems, intrusion detection systems, and perimeter security infrastructure.
• Ensure timely maintenance and functionality of all security systems.
• Oversee security technology upgrades and enhancements.

Fire Safety & Fire Systems Management

• Manage fire detection, alarm, suppression, and firefighting systems.
• Ensure routine testing and inspection of fire safety equipment.
• Coordinate fire prevention initiatives and awareness programs.

Emergency Preparedness & Drill Management

• Develop and maintain emergency response
• procedures.
• Coordinate evacuation exercises and emergency drills.
• Assess drill effectiveness and implement improvement
• plans.

Security & Safety Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with ISO 14298, statutory requirements, and customer security standards.
• Lead internal compliance reviews and inspections.
• Support regulatory and certification audits.

Risk Management & Incident Investigation.

• Conduct security and safety risk assessments.
• Lead investigations of security incidents and safety
• occurrences.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.

Occupational Health & Safety Management.

• Assist in Promoting safe work practices through surveillance and reporting of the unsafe practices.
• Monitor workplace hazards and Participate in implementation of mitigation measures.
• Support workplace safety initiatives and awareness programs.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement.

• Lead and develop security personnel.
• Drive security and safety improvement initiatives.
• Manage performance and competency development.

REQUIRED SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Skills

1. Security Operations

2. Electronic Security Systems

3. Fire Safety and Emergency Response

4. Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation

5. Audit, Compliance, and Regulatory Management

Core Competencies

1. Coordination and People Management

2. Critical Thinking and Decision Making

3. Problem Solving and Analytical Skills

4. Communication and Stakeholder Management

5. Planning, Organizing, and Execution

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Security Studies, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certified Security Professional (CPP) or equivalent security certification.
• ISO 14298 (Intergraf) Security Management Training.
• Fire Safety Management Certification.
• Occupational Health & Safety Certification (NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management Training.
• Security Risk Management Certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience in security and safety management.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience within a security printing, manufacturing, banking, government, or highsecurity environment.
• Experience managing electronic security systems, fire systems, and emergency response programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading ISO audits and compliance programs.
• Experience in security investigations and risk management.