Assistant Security Manager - Rest of Kenya - Victory Farms Ltd

Description

Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay

We are seeking a highly capable assistant security manager to develop and implement Security Strategies at our Company and assist the Head of Security in day to day running of the Department. You will be creating security policies and procedures, controlling budgets for security Operations, and coordinating Security Staff.

In this role to ensure success as an Assistant Security Manager, you should possess extensive knowledge of Surveillance Techniques and experience in a similar role. A top- notch Assistant Security Manager will be someone whose security expertise results in a safe and well- protected environment.

Assistant Security Manager Role:

• Collaborating with department managers to determine security needs.

• Planning and implementing comprehensive security strategies.

• Controlling the security operations budget, monitoring expenses, and documenting processes.

• Supervising, recruiting, and training security personnel.

• Gathering security intelligence and implementing preventative measures.

• Developing work schedules, allocating tasks, and monitoring personnel performance.

• Coordinating responses to emergencies and alarms, as well as compiling incident reports.

• Preparing surveillance equipment maintenance schedules and facilitating repairs in a timely manner.

• Keeping abreast of new technologies and advancements in security services.

• Ensuring compliance with company policies and security industry regulations.

• Conduct high level investigations

Skills and qualifications:

• Degree in Security Management

• State-prescribed security training, licensing, and registration.

• At least Ten years' experience in a similar role.

• Extensive experience in preventing illegal activity and performing access control.

• In-depth knowledge of security procedures and surveillance equipment.

• Knowledge of security industry regulations.

• Advanced ability to coordinate responses to security breaches and threats.

• Superb leadership and organizational abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Availability to respond to security alerts outside of business hours.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world's fastest growing aquaculture company.

• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.

• The team is committed to the candidate's success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally - in its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs worldclass technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF's growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.