SECURITY OFFICER (DAY SHIFT)

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, and property within the designated area of assignment. This role involves surveillance, patrol duties, and enforcing security protocols as necessary. The Security Officer may also be required to respond to incidents, emergencies, and alarms, ensuring appropriate actions are taken in accordance with company policies and procedures. Additionally, the Security Officer may need to interact with law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and external stakeholders as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols entire grounds before taking over from night officer.
• Records a handing over report at the start of his shift.
• Vets and inspects all persons coming into and leaving the organization’s grounds.
• Records personal details of all visitors/vehicles coming into the organization, including destination of visitor.
• Seeks approval from the host regarding indicated destination of visitor.
• Guiding visitors to their destinations.
• Where permission is denied by host, the officer will politely turn the visitor away.
• Makes sure that all the organization’s staff cock in and out.
• Records all vehicles entering into or leaving the organization’s grounds.
• Inspects all vehicles coming into or leaving the organization’s grounds.
• Ensures the organization’s vehicles leaving the compound are fully authorized to do so.
• Physically confirms the organization’s vehicles are ferrying authorized passengers only (by use of a roll call, gate pass or a boarding pass).
• Counterchecks gate passes against items leaving the organization’s and incase of any discrepancy immediately report to the Security Supervisor.
• Makes note that items recorded on the gate pass are returned on date indicated on a gate pass.
• Accurately maintains and updates all the records at the gate office.
• Records mileage and fuel level of every the organization’s vehicle at every exit and entry of the vehicle at the premises.
• Ensures no intrusion occurs during the day.
• Maintains cleanliness around the gate and assist in the ground clearing/cleaning of Area B.
• Maintains an occurrence book
• Submits a handing over report at the end of his shift
• Handles the main gate keys and the work phone.
• Reports all anomalies and incidences to the Security Supervisor.
• Any other duty allocated to them by the Security Supervisor.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• High School Certificate
• Previous experience in security or a similar field is preferred
• Experience with surveillance systems, patrolling, and incident response is an asset
• Ability to stay calm and focused during emergencies or high-pressure situations
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.