Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Description
We are seeking a Safety & Security Officer to manage the safety & security of campus assets and personnel. The Safety & Security Officer will work within the Facilities Department to contribute to the smooth running of the campus operations, reporting to the Safety & Security Manager.

Responsibilities
• Supervise, train and manage 24-hour building security guards and security supervisors (or manage sub-contracted security team personnel) to patrol and protect campus facilities.
• Work under Safety & Security Manager in leading and executing all safety and security protocols of the RICA campus and surrounding spaces related to campus life.
• Assist in overseeing key access, CCTV operations and any other access control systems, including monitoring and reviewing cameras, tracking and evaluating incident reports.
• Conduct interior and exterior building patrols and on-the-spot post inspections to ensure staff is adhering to policy and standards and all building access is maintained and secured at all times.
• Create administrative documentation including reports, disciplinary notes, logging entries and build department budget and strategic plans regarding security & safety.
• Under the supervision of the Safety & Security Manager, collaborate with Rwanda National Police (or other government authority) related to security breaches/incidents.
• Support in security searches as well as well as other operations that need gender-sensitive approaches.
• Report on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) incidents and work to ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures onsite. This includes working with the contractor’s HSE coordinator onsite during construction to ensure smooth operation of campus alongside construction of new assets.

Requirements
• Proficiency in both written and oral English communication.
• Have not been sentenced by Rwandan courts or any other foreign courts of law.
• Discipline and high integrity.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors’ degree in any discipline with at least 5 years’ experience or holder of A level certificate with more than 7 years’ experience in the safety and security field.
• Having valid driving license category B at least one of them, having also category A would be an advantage.

Preferred Skills, Competencies And Abilities
• Working knowledge of security management frameworks and standards.
• Broad knowledge of corporate security.
• Demonstrable interest in security assessment/audit activities.
• Knowledge of Risk Management.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good Communication & interpersonal skill across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Flexibility, persistence and willingness to work on a variety of activities/tasks.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to make decisions.
• A methodical and well-organized approach to work.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality of Company information.
• Knowledge of local government and local security agencies’ procedure, processes and operations.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Fill/Upload the information required and submit the following documents in English to the link provided below.
• Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.
• Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the
• A resume or
• Official degree certificate for highest degree
• List of recommenders with contact information.
• Application Link
• https://rica.bamboohr.com/jobs 
• Review of applications will begin 08 December 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
• Website:
• https://www.rica.rw/ 

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