CAREER OPPORTUNITY
CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
Suitably qualified persons are invited to submit applications to fill the following position:
Assistant Manager, Security Operations
General Accountability
The Assistant Manager Security Operations is responsible for supporting the Manager, Security Services in planning and executing all security related activities. Working under the direction of the Manager Security Services, the Assistant Manager will assist in the development, implementation, updating, reporting and auditing of security standards, procedures, systems, strategies and policies. The incumbent will provide tactical support in Asset Protection and People Protection and be responsible for assisting in ensuring that people, information and property are adequately protected, and to reduce exposure to loss through asset protection management initiatives across the Corporation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in Managing and directing all operational functions of contract security service providers.
- Oversee the performance of contract security service providers, assuring that all locations and assets are effectively covered.
- Providing guidance & support to Investment Centers on security related matters and act as a referral point
- Ensure that the contracted security service providers remain compliant within their contractual obligations.
- Conduct internal inquiries and analyze incidents with a view to ensuring efficient and effective investigations leading to reduce cost and better fraud management.
- Assist in managing investigations and correction of all security compliance issues and protect and secure stakeholders interest by identifying non-compliance to policies and procedures
- Execute periodic and random location audits in order to identify emerging threats and potential risk areas, weaknesses and opportunities which could impact security operations.
- Develop reports based on audit results and determine improvement areas in order to reduce potential risk areas and create security awareness.
- Assist in Coordinating and Planning Security Operations for all UTC Special Events
- Provision of Security Operations based on site visits, environmental needs and event status.
- Develop and implement incident strategies for special events to ensure the safety and security of staff and guests.
- Assist in the development and implementation of security awareness training, operations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all UTC policies and procedures.
- Review and maintain security training requirements for all locations in order to improve security awareness.
The selected candidate must possess the following combination of qualifications, skills, training and experience:
- Associate degree in Management and or combination of education and experience
- Certificates / diplomas in the area of Security Management
- Extensive knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago
- Experience in security management / supervision
- Familiarity with a variety of the security field’s concepts, practices and procedures
- Executive protection training
- Firearm training
- Knowledge of CCTV / Access control systems
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community
- Ability to implement short and long range goals
- Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments in a timely fashion
- Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
Applications with Curriculum Vitae, giving details of qualification and experience, must be submitted by February 06, 2015
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