Security Operator, Mfamosing at Lafarge Cement

SUMMARY

In this role is responsible for ensuring the security of lives and company property, posting of guards to posts and general patrol of the plant, and the residential estates.

The role will be responsible for the co-ordination of cement haulage process at Gate 1 and access control of unauthorized persons into the factory and premises, monitoring the movement of top management cadre and expatriates through radio communication.

He/she will also investigate cases and write reports to the Senior Security Officer, Security Manager as required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring security coverage for the Plant and Estates, availability of able and competent security personnel.
• Ensuring high security quality in all areas of operation.
• Ensure cordial relationship between the workers and security agencies through effective interaction and communication.
• Ensure that adequate records of movement of goods in and out of the company are kept.
• Ensure the security coverage of Lafarge Africa Plc cement products haulage to various depots – through train wagons etc.
• Responsible for preparation of security duty roster and posting of security operatives to beats/posts in the factory and the estates.
• Responsible for investigating cases and making recommendations.
• Signing of invoices of goods supplied to the company and security related documents.
• Responsible for coordinating cement haulage process at gate 1
• Responsible for controlling the access of unauthorized persons into the factory.
• Responsible for handling accident cases involving company vehicles.
• Responsible for the arrangement for the bail of staff from police custody/court and escorting witness(es) on court adjournment days.
• Representing Lafarge Africa Plc outside the factory in security related matters.
• Ensuring security coverage for the Plant and Estates, availability of able and competent security personnel.
• Ensuring that expatriates are escorted without delay to their destinations.
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required

JOB DIMENSIONS

• List of Direct Reports:
  • None
• Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:
  • Interacts regularly with all cadres of staff.
  • Reports directly to the Security Manager, South West and oversees the safety of lives and property of:
    • all Lafarge Africa Plc staff
    • Staff of all contractors working on site
    • All residents of the two estates
  • Interacts regularly with informants on security and safety matters and forward relevant information to the Security Manager
  • Assists the Senior Security Officer when acting as a liaison officer between management, law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders

PROFILE REQUIRED

Level of Education/Qualifications required:

• A minimum of Ordinary National Diploma in any field or its equivalent

Specific Work experience:

• Guarding experience

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer Skills especially Excel, word, PowerPoint and email applications
• Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills
• Good attention to detail

Behavioral Competence:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Adaptable
• Tact and tolerant
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to set deadlines
• Resilient and Motivated

Leadership and Managerial abilities:

• Excellent management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to meet both short and long range goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple project plans successfully and simultaneously
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams
• Able to coach and direct a diverse team