Job Title: Manager Physical Security
Date Posted: 02/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: NCBA Group
Industry: Security
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 07/07/2026
Looking for a security job in Kenya? NCBA Group is recruiting a Manager for Physical Security.
Based in Nairobi, the role requires a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in corporate asset protection, risk management, and security operations.
Job Purpose Statement
To
provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Bank’s physical
security framework, ensuring the safety of people, assets, and operations
across all locations. The role is responsible for designing and maintaining an
integrated security environment, overseeing guarding operations, control room
activities, and security systems, while coordinating incident response,
investigations, and business continuity measures.
The
role ensures a secure, compliant, and resilient operating environment through
effective risk management, vendor oversight, and continuous improvement of
security controls.
Responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities & Percentage (%) Time Spent
- Lead physical security & crisis management – 25%
- Oversee security control room operations – 20%
- Manage outsourced security services & vendors – 20%
- Drive security intelligence & reporting – 15%
- Strengthen governance, training & stakeholder engagement – 10%
- Manage security budget & financial performance – 10%
Main Activities
- Develop and implement a proactive physical security risk management
framework.
- Lead emergency response coordination for incidents, crises, and
high-risk events.
- Oversee guarding operations including deployment, training, and
performance management of over 300 guards.
- Manage integrated security systems (CCTV, alarms, access control)
ensuring reliability and compliance.
- Provide leadership of the 24/7 security control room and ensure
incident resolution within SLAs.
- Establish and maintain escalation protocols and coordination with
law enforcement and emergency services.
- Manage outsourced security vendors ensuring contract compliance, SLA
adherence, and cost effectiveness.
- Participate in vendor selection, negotiations, and performance
reviews.
- Lead investigations into fraud, theft, asset loss, and policy
breaches.
- Develop and maintain security reports, dashboards, and risk
indicators (KRIs, RCSA).
- Deliver security awareness training and act as SME on security
matters.
- Drive continuous improvement through incident reviews and security
audits.
- Develop and manage security budgets (CAPEX & OPEX) and identify
cost optimization opportunities.
Key Result Areas
(Perspective – Measurement Dimensions)
People
- Team leadership and staff development
- Employee engagement and retention
- Guard force effectiveness and readiness
Customer
Focus
- Safety and security of staff and customers
- Service levels in incident response and crisis management
Business Systems &
Infrastructure
- Reliability and uptime of security systems
- Compliance with policies, audit requirements, and regulations
- Effectiveness of control room operations and incident management
- Implementation of security projects and technology upgrades
Financial
- Security cost optimization and budget adherence
- Reduction in security-related losses
- Efficient vendor cost management
Job Specifications
Academic
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminology, Business, or
related field
- Master’s degree in Security Management (Added advantage)
- Relevant certifications (CPP, PSP, ISO 27001) are an advantage
Professional
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in security, with at least
2 years in leadership
- Experience in corporate security or financial institutions
- Background in disciplined forces is an added advantage
How to Apply
