Security Manager Tempo Inteiro

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a structured risk analysis process.  Risk assessments will be regularly updated with a suitable cross-functional group;
• Develop and maintain a safety and security management system, in line with AKA,M/AKDN policy, offering direction on safety and security policy, strategy, standards and procedures;
• Oversee and assist with the implementation of the AKAM safety and security management system including a structured audit process;
• Where necessary, develop the capacity of AKA,M personnel who have security responsibilities;
• Develop and maintain an Emergency Response Procedure (ERP) for emergency situations; emergency preparedness exercises must form part of the ERP;
• In the event of a crisis, assist with the management of such an event, either directly or remotely;
• Develop and maintain a communications system that is robust enough to ensure reliable communications to required services and personnel in an emergency;
• Ensure the statutory standards in fire and first aid preparedness are met and provision for fire and 1st Aid training is made where applicable;
• Advise on the selection of security service companies (guards / technical security / response) and manage such contracts to ensure the operational requirement stated by AKA,M is properly met;
• Develop and maintain effective links with Community Risk Management Committees, local organizations, and official bodies like police and other government departments (including Embassies where appropriate);
• From a variety of sources, including personal networks, gather and analyse security and safety information relevant to AKA,M and utilize that information to the benefit of the organisation;
• Advise on and ensure that AKA,M is fully compliant with all government statutory security regulations and requirements;
• Produce reports, attend meetings and undertake any other duties, in line with the position, as required by the Head of Academy.

The requirements

Experience

• Minimum of seven years’ experience in a security and safety management role;
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a security and safety senior management role;
• Proven competence in developing and maintaining security management systems;
• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments and maintaining a risk register;
• Proven experience in security management for a large organisation;
• Proven experience in ERP development and crisis management;
• Proven experience in conducting security audits and reviews;
• Experience in training and capacity development;
• Experience of security management at schools is desirable.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in security management or similarly related field is desirable;
• An alternative professional qualification in security management is desirable (e.g. CSMP level 6 / ASIS PSP);
• Individuals with relevant experience, as above, will be considered;
• Curriculum Vitae should include copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the names of three professional referees.