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Job Title:  Security Officer (Fresher Jobs)_

Organisation: KCB Bank Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

KCB Bank Uganda which is part of KCB Group, East Africa’s largest commercial bank that was established in 1896. Over the years, the Bank has grown and spread its wings into Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi completing the East African circuit in the year 2012. Today, the Group has the largest branch network in the region with over 238 branches, 950 ATMs and 8,000 agents offering banking services on a 24/7 basis in East Africa. KCB Bank Uganda was established in the year 2007 and has grown to become one of Uganda’s top ten commercial banks.

Job Summary:   The Security Officer will create and maintain a secure environment through proactive measures, vigilance and effective response to security challenges of the Bank thereby contributing to the safety and well-being of the staff, visitors, customers and the protection of Bank assets. In addition, the security Officer serves as first responder and initial investigator for security related matters withiin their jurisdiction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementation of the Bank’s security policy, enforcement of standards, controls, processes and regulatory determined procedures, for physical security and safety.
• Taking part in and developing emergency response plans, maintaining business continuity, risk and compliance management & regulatory controls for business requirements regarding security and safety and scenario preparedness. .
• Drive security programs, training, initiatives for employees and other key stakeholders on security matters, protocols, emergency procedures and safety measures.
• Incident Management and reporting of physical and safety matters including conducting thorough analysis to identify root causes of security related incidents and recommend preventive measures to mitigate future risks.
• Investigation of internal incidents, security incidents, policy violations to determine circumstances, ascertain facts, determine responsibility and recommend appropriate actions and remedial measures.
• Collaborate and coordinate with law enforcement agencies to provide information, witness statements or evidence related incidents that may require legal intervention.
• Daily monitoring of security systems, cameras, footage for proper functioning and further, report any malfunctions, irregularities, breaches or incidents to the appropriate authorities and management for prompt resolution.
• Regularly conduct security risk assessments, security snap checks to deter criminal activity, determine potential security risks and vulnerabilities, implementing measures to mitigate and prevent security threats.
• Relationship management and engagement of key stake holders: Internal and external, customers, third party service providers, law enforcement and government agencies.
• Collection and analysis of security intelligence and issuing security alerts as and when called upon.
• Safeguard sensitive information and maintain confidentiality especially in matters related to security and investigations.
• Resolve conflicts and disturbances in a calm and professional manner whilst minimizing disruptions to the Bank’ operations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a University Degree in relevant business discipline
• At least two years of experience in security operations
• Computer skills, decision making skills.
• Observation skills and attention to detail
• Emergency response skills
• Integrity
• Conflict resolution skills
• Communication; oral and written.
• Knowledge of security systems
• Critical thinking

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 27^th January 2024

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