Security Officer II

Grade: IPOA 9

Directorate: Security Services

Department: Security

Location / Work Station: Headquarters

Section / Unit: Security

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Senior Assistant Director, Security

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.