Security Officer

Sasini Limited is a leading agricultural company listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The Company is engaged in growing, processing and marketing of Tea and Coffee products and has in the last few years diversified into value added activities including coffee milling, branded teas and coffees and lifestyle coffee lounges. Sasini provides direct employment to over 5,000 Kenyans.

Our vision is to be a leader in producing, selling, marketing and serving quality tea, coffee and related products to the world.

We are currently looking for a Security Officer for our Kipkebe Ltd. Tea Operations based in Sotik, Kenya. Reporting to the General Manager, the Security Officer will be responsible for managing and controlling all aspects of security at Kipkebe Limited.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities will include to:-
Prepare, maintain and implement the company’s security plan and supervise security guards
Carry out assessment of security conditions throughout the company including to collect, interpret and analyze routine security information and prepare routine and incident reports
Implement and supervise training for all security guards and ensure security briefings for other staff and visitors as appropriate
Establish and maintain operational emergency communication systems
Maintain liaison with local police station and other relevant local authorities
Periodically inspect and ensure servicing of firefighting equipment
Manage and inspect the log of entry and exit of personnel, materials, vehicles etc
Qualifications
Completion of secondary school education or equivalent.
Minimum five (5) years experience in security related matters. Police or military experience will be a definite advantage.
Knowledge of security communication equipment. First aid and fire-fighting skills are desirable.
Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili
High levels of integrity and excellent interpersonal skills
Interested applicants should email an application letter and a detailed CV including full contacts of three (3) professional referees to recruitment @ sasini.co.ke by Monday, 19th April 2010. Please indicate how your education and experience qualify you for the position. (Only those short listed for interview will be contacted)