JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Security Coordinator (Ghana)
Department: Operations
A. JOB SUMMARY:
The Security Coordinator oversees the Company’s physical security operations, manages the performance of third-party security service providers, and coordinates relationships with Security Agencies like the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces. The role will also assist the investigation of suspected crimes in relation to the organisation and ensure effective contractor management, consistent security controls, timely incident reporting and completion of security reviews.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Regular/Routine
• Collaborate with management to develop, prepare, and implement security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the safety and security programs (such as fire drills) to promote and ensure a safe working environment.
• Review existing security training programmes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Supervise the security officers assigned by third-party service providers to perform guard duties at Company locations.
• Implement in-house security protocols.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
• Monitor external security threat levels, evaluate their potential impact on the organisation, and recommend and implement appropriate mitigating actions.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to Management on security incidents, emerging threats, control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with security agencies to organize training for security personnel twice a year.
• Conduct security reviews for new company assets before they become operational and recommend measures to address identified risks.
• Serve as liaison between the Company and the external Security service providers
• Prepare security incident reports, conduct preliminary investigations, document findings, and escalate matters requiring further investigation or prosecution.
• Conduct regular patrols and unannounced spot checks at Company assets to assess compliance with established security requirements.
• Supervise and secure movement of company goods in accordance with approved Company procedures.
2. Periodic Responsibilities
• Prepare security situation reports for Management’s consideration, highlighting significant incidents, emerging risks, and recommended actions.
• Participating in meeting of security coordinators.
• Arrange for the licensing of the Company’s security equipment.
• Visit company locations to assess the security awareness of the internal and external security officers.
• Coordinate the servicing of CCTV Cameras and security equipment.
3. Special and other Duties
• Perform duties as assigned by Management.
D. WORK GUIDE & REFERENCES
• Standard Operating Procedures Manual
• Security Policies
• Security operating procedures
E. JOB QUALIFICATION, SPECIFICATION, AND KEY COMPETENCES
• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or Background in military and para–Security Services.
• Advanced training or certification in safety and security preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of security experience required.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills with ability to conduct security training.
• Extensive knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and organisational skills, with keen eye for details.
• Relations with External security agencies and law enforcement Entities.
Zormelo & Associates is a Management and Development Consulting firm which works with both private and public sector clients to create world class companies and institutions through advisory services in human resources management, economic and social development projects and capacity building.
