Job Title: Senior Security Officer
Organisation: Bank of Africa
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. is part of GROUPE BANK OF AFRICA (BOA) comprising 16 Commercial Banks, 3 Leasing Companies, 2 Investment Companies, a Stock Brokerage Company, an Asset Management Company and a Mortgage Bank. It spans 15 African countries and France, employing over 5,000 people.
Job Summary: The Senior Security Officer will provide operational support and security administration across the whole Bank in line with the security mission of the Bank.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Security Manager to implement a structured approach to the governance and implementation of physical security across the bank network, and undertake relevant work plans and operational objectives;
- Directly supervise the implementation of appropriate measures to protect employees, business operations, bank facilities, and all critical infrastructure against any security threats;
- Monitor the implementation and use of security systems to meet the security objectives of the Bank;
- Support the security manager in the monitoring service delivery of third-party security agencies and ensure their performance according to set standards;
- Ensure and monitor periodic testing’s and evaluation of the physical security systems at all corporate facilities;
- Directly administer investigations and follow up of cases with law enforcement organs and other stakeholders where necessary;
- Coordinate the Bank and Security agencies to respond to theft, robberies or any potential breach of peace across the bank network;
- Assist in security sensitization and build awareness to advance a security culture;
- Provide regular security reports to the Security Manager and any other reports required by management from time-to-time;
- Effective management of the Bank Security Reception desk.
- CCTV Monitoring & report submission to the Security Manager.
- Any other duties assigned by management from time-to-time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a banking or business related field;
- Four years of experience in banking or security or other risk related field;
- Any relevant security training with relevant professional or state bodies;
- Computer skills.
- Solid grasp of the Bank’s business model, its strategy and all of its products and services
Competencies
- Analytical and Investigation skills;
- Communication skills (verbal, written and presentation);
- Basic financial and numerical skills;
- Networking skills and the ability to build internal and external security relationships (in particular with security organs);
- Physical fitness;
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure, and exercise excellent judgment.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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