Job Opportunity: Security Supervisor
Organization: Housing Finance Bank
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 15th October 2024
Job Summary:
The Security Supervisor will be responsible for the Bank’s physical security operations, managing outsourced security firms, CCTV surveillance, and investigations. This position is focused on ensuring the safety of the bank’s assets, premises, and stakeholders. The role includes monitoring surveillance equipment, conducting spot checks, and overseeing the entry and exit of items and individuals from bank premises.
Department:
Administration Department
Reporting To:
Security Manager
Grade:
HFB 4B
Direct Reports:
- Outsourced Security Officers/Supervisors
- External Security Companies
Key Interactions:
- Internal: All staff, Internal Audit, Risk, Branch Managers
- External: External Security Companies
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Security Manager in assessing security risks and establishing policies to prevent dangers like firebombs, sabotage, and intrusion.
- Develop and recommend strategic interventions for security operations to enhance the bank’s security.
- Maintain security logs, incident reports, fraudster databases, and occurrence books.
- Monitor security trends in the banking sector and make necessary improvements.
- Conduct periodic reviews of security firms and ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Monitor the functionality of bank security equipment and outsourced security gadgets.
- Issue security advisories to staff and customers about potential security threats.
- Supervise and rotate external security guards to ensure optimal performance.
- Authorize the transfer of assets in and out of bank premises after verification.
- Coordinate routine servicing and diagnosis of bank security equipment.
- Support investigations in collaboration with internal and government security agencies.
- Report security breaches and suggest mitigation measures.
Financial Responsibility:
Responsible for managing the physical security budget.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Diploma from a recognized institution. Additional qualifications in security or risk management are an advantage.
- Experience:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in security, with 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience managing security systems like CCTV, alarms, and biometrics for at least 2 years.
- Skills: Surveillance skills, ability to handle emergencies, computer proficiency, judgment, integrity, and safety management.
- Behavioral Traits:
- Strong team player and customer-oriented.
- Ability to build working relationships across all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application, CV, academic documents, and certificates in one single PDF file via email to Recruitment@housingfinance.co.ug by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 15th October 2024. Ensure the email subject includes the position name: Security Supervisor.
Note:
- Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
- Maximum document size is 10 MB.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and canvassing will lead to disqualification.
About Housing Finance Bank:
Housing Finance Bank is a commercial bank and the leading provider of housing finance solutions in Uganda. It aims to be the preferred bank for consumer and business banking with a focus on housing finance.