Security Officer - Tanelec Limited Arusha, Tanzania

Tanelec Limited is located in Arusha, Tanzania and is the largest manufacturer and exporter of Transformers and Switchgear to East and Central Africa. We wish to recruit qualified, self-driven and results oriented individuals to fill the following position.

Position: Security Officer

Main External Contacts: Security Service Providers, Police
Main Internal Contacts: All Staff, Security Committee
Key Objective

• To perform a variety of management functions in planning, forecasting and implementing security policies and procedures and coordinate their implementation. Coordinate and supervise security operations in all TANELEC premises.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and enforce compliance
• Orient all staff on security procedures and conduct security awareness programs
• Plan, coordinate and direct activities relating to asset and product movements
• Monitor analyze and implement security risk assessment
• Investigate all security incidences and liaise with other security agencies for the same. These include thefts, frauds and any form of security breach
• Develop and recommend new procedures and approaches to prevent loss of company
• Prepare periodical reports on security
• Carryout continuous appraisals of security matters
• Hold periodic security meetings with the security committee to enhance security in the company
• Update staff on all security advisories or problems in the country and precautions to take on security risks

Person Specifications

• A University graduate or equivalent qualification.
• A background from the disciplined forces with proven knowledge of crime or fraud detection
• At least 10 years experience in security management and law enforcement procedures with at least 3 yrs in the private sector.
• A Certificate of good conduct and letter of discharge from previous employer.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and managerial skills
• Ability to work odd/irregular hours
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Be familiar with CCTV surveillance and be able to control/monitor the same

If you are the right candidate for the job, please send us your application (covering letter) with Curriculum vitae with telephone contact details, citing your current remuneration package to:
Human Resource Department, Tanelec Ltd P.O. Box 7156 Arusha Tanzania.
Or email address hr@tanelec.co.tz to reach us on or before 14th May 2010.
Only short – listed candidates will be contacted.
a subsidiary of TransCentury

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