Security Coordinator
American International University - Kuwait City
Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait - Relocation Assistance Provided
The position accepts unaccompanied candidates only
Classification: Institutional Support
Reports to: Director of Security
Job Purpose:Under the direct supervision of the Head of Security the University Security Coordinator has direct responsibility for managing the day-to-day security operations of the campus and maintaining communications with all concerned parties on and off campus to uphold a safe and secured work place for students guests and University personnel.
Duties:
- Serve as a supporting security staff; overseeing the daily and long-term safety and security practices as structured by the Head of Security
- Maintain student safety on campus upholding a safe community in accordance with the student code of conduct
- Organize and implement security measures and systems and procedures to promote structure and increased safety within the campus; assist in the development and updating of security policy and procedures guides and manuals
- Assist with supervision for entering and exiting of all guests vendors students and employees and ensuring the smooth day-to-day flow of communication regarding security related concerns
- Oversee parking lot and vehicle safety on campus
- Draft edit write and send communications as appropriate in coordination with supervisor; assist with preparing reports and presentations on overall security status of campus to CEO and management.
- Assist in the hiring training and supervision of all campus security personnel
- Provide support for special projects and assume responsibility for the development administration and promotion of these as needed by the department
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of Security
Skills:
- Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position
- Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at all levels within the University in English; must possess effective presentation skills
- Demonstrated skills knowledge and experience working with security; ideally in an higher education/university campus setting but other industries accepted
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced professional working environment working under pressure and maintaining composure; must be task oriented a self-starter and capable of working independently
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive information with sound judgment tact and discretion
- Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals and constituents
- Ability to work evening and weekends as required
Experience and Education:
- Bachelors degree -preferred
- Minimum of three years experience in a security or military related role - desired
- Demonstrated experiences using computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word Excel
Required Experience:
Senior IC