Security Controller - Nairobi

About the role

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), a multimodal logistics operator now part of the MSC Group, is hiring a Site Safety Security Controller in Nairobi. The role reports to the Security Manager-Kenya and safeguards company and client assets, personnel, visitors and facilities through security operations, access control, risk assessment, incident investigation and compliance with security policies. It is a full-time position on a temporary contract.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigation measures
• Prevent theft and damage to company and client property
• Ensure regular rotation of sub-contracted security guards
• Log all reported incidents in the occurrence book, report them and take proper action
• Lead incident investigations, liaise with the local police on alleged intrusions and follow cases to conclusion
• Ensure security procedures are followed by employees and clients on site
• Ensure access points and control rooms are properly manned
• Manage CCTV, alarms and access control systems, and keep security equipment in good working order
• Maintain records of main door keys and ensure safe custody of them
• Ensure items leaving the premises are accompanied by authorisation documents and gate passes
• Manage the sub-contracted security company on site
• Train employees on security awareness and procedures

Required profile

• Diploma in Security Studies or equivalent
• 3 years of hands-on experience in a busy environment with warehouse and transport operations