Security Assistant..
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Indigenous Kenyans were barred by law from growing tea until the dawn of independence when the legislation was repealed for the indigenous people to commence on tea growing. In 1960, the colonial government created the Special Crops Development Authority (SCDA) to promote growing of tea by Africansunder the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture. After Independence, the Kenya Tea Development Authority was formed through legal notice No.42 of 1964 and took over the liabilities and functions of the SCDA to promote and foster the growing of tea in small farms, which were previously said to be unviable in view of the expertise and costs required, as witnessed in the plantation sector. Since then, the growing of tea by the small-scale sub-sector in Kenya has carved a niche for itself in the global tea trade. The Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited was incorporated on 15th June 2000 as a private company under (CAP 486) of the laws of Kenya, becoming one of the largest private tea management agencies. The Agency currently manages 67 factories in the small-scale tea sub-sector in Kenya.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning and coordination of safety of clients during tours/travel with the Security Unit of the establishment.Assist in preparation and enforcement of security procedures and regulations.Supervise private security guards' work and report other administrative matters.Conduct performance reviews of security guards.Identify training needs for security guards.Assist in arranging for or performing executive protection activities.Respond to medical emergencies, security threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.Recommend security procedures for security operations centers, domains, asset classification systems, system acquisition, system development, system maintenance, access control, program models, or reporting tools.Prepare reports and make presentations on internal investigations, losses including violation of regulations, policies, and procedures.Assist in identifying, investigating, and resolving security breaches.Monitor security policies, programs, or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.Assist in creating and implementing security standards, policies, and procedures.Conduct physical inspections of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.Knowledge and Skills Required:The job holder must possess:Bachelor's Degree in Security and Risk Management or a discipline related to Security Management or other relevant field.Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience.Thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector.Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.Strong analytical skills and be result-oriented.High standards of integrity and ethical practice.Capability of functioning effectively both as a team player.Ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Effective communication skills with the ability to handle both internal and external communication.Ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department.Effective people management and conflict resolution skills.Knowledge or skills in report writing.#J-18808-Ljbffr