Security Assistant Job in Kenya - Acronis

Acronis is hiring a Security Assistant skilled in access control, incident monitoring, physical security management, risk assessment, and safety protocols.

Purpose of the role:

The Security Assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment within the student residence. This role involves enhancing the customer experience, implementing security processes, participating in safety drills, and ensuring compliance with Tenancy agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Experience:

  • Provide a friendly and helpful presence to students, staff and visitors.
  • Assist students with security-related inquiries and concerns.

  • Conduct foot patrol within the residence and ensure safe and secure environment within the residence.
  • Participate in the fire drill exercise every year to test the emergency response preparedness.
  • Participate in fire drills and act as a first responders in emergencies.
  • Identify maintenance issues and escalate them to the appropriate department.
  • Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of reported issues.

Processes Compliance:

  • Manage the gate pass and visitor management system to track and authorize entries and exits.
  • Ensure adherence to residence security protocols and procedures.
  • Implementation and enforcement of security policies.
  • Attend and participate in security briefs, meetings and trainings .

Teamwork and Reporting:

  • Collaborate with the security team to address security concerns and improve safety measures.
  • Report any suspicious activities or security breaches to the Security Team Leader for escalation.
  • Maintain accurate logs and records of incidents and follow-up actions.
  • Communicate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure a coordinated approach to security.

Qualifications

  • High school certificate or equivalent.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
  • Detail-oriented with strong observational skills.
  • Basic knowledge of security systems and procedures.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in security industry

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