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Deputy Lead – Security
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Not provided by the employer
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Experience Required:
10-15years
Experience Required:
Posted:
14 September 2026 (8 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
12 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job title: Deputy Lead Security
Location: Thika / Ruiru Kenya
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced and dependable Deputy Lead Security to support the Head of Security in overseeing day-to-day security operations and safeguarding the Companys people assets and premises.
The role will work closely with the Head of Security in overseeing security operations and will deputise when required supporting manpower deployment access control surveillance incident management investigations and emergency response.
This role requires a hands-on security professional with strong leadership skills sound judgement integrity and the ability to manage security teams effectively while maintaining high standards of operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Security Operations & Manpower Management
Support the Head of Security in coordinating day-to-day security operations and deputise in their absence.
Plan and coordinate security manpower deployment to ensure adequate coverage across designated security points.
Prepare and manage duty rosters shifts officer replacements and redeployment.
Conduct regular patrols perimeter inspections and manpower audits to ensure officer alertness discipline grooming and performance.
Ensure effective protection of Company people assets and premises against theft intrusion vandalism fire and other security threats.
Oversee security controls relating to receipt and dispatch of goods offloading of raw materials waste disposal and movement through designated factory entry and exit points.
Ensure security personnel are properly deployed briefed and compliant with established security procedures.
Access Control & Surveillance
Oversee the entry and exit of employees visitors contractors vehicles and other persons accessing Company premises.
Ensure searches and access-control procedures are conducted professionally and in accordance with Company requirements.
Monitor CCTV access control alarm and other security systems and ensure exceptions or suspicious activities are promptly addressed.
Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
Team & Performance Management
Supervise guide and motivate security personnel to maintain high standards of discipline professionalism and performance.
Conduct regular security briefings and ensure officers understand their responsibilities and deployment requirements.
Monitor security personnel performance and escalate conduct discipline or performance concerns for appropriate action.
Promote accountability teamwork and adherence to Company standards across the security function.
Incident Management & Investigations
Respond promptly to security incidents emergencies and operational challenges and ensure appropriate escalation.
Conduct preliminary security investigations and gather relevant information and intelligence as required.
Ensure incidents irregularities property damage theft and unauthorised activities are accurately recorded in the Occurrence Book and other relevant records.
Prepare timely factual and confidential investigation and incident reports for management review.
Support emergency preparedness and response to security-related threats and incidents.
Reporting & Compliance
Maintain accurate security records including Occurrence Books deployment registers duty rosters incident reports and equipment records.
Monitor proper use custody and accountability of security equipment and resources.
Ensure security operations comply with Company policies procedures and applicable security standards.
Prepare periodic security reports and operational updates for the Head of Security and Management.
Identify recurring security risks and recommend measures to strengthen controls and improve security operations.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education & Professional Training
Bachelors degree in Security Management Criminology or a related field will be an added advantage.
Relevant professional security training is required.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant security experience including at least 5 years in a supervisory or security leadership role with proven experience managing security teams and operations within the manufacturing or FMCG industry.
Previous experience in corporate security law enforcement or the military is desirable.
Practical experience with CCTV surveillance access control systems and alarm systems.
Good understanding of manpower planning rostering investigations incident management emergency response and security risk management.
Experience preparing security reports and maintaining operational security records.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team-management capability.
Sound judgement and decision-making.
Strong investigation and problem-solving skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
High level of integrity confidentiality discipline and accountability.
Ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions during security incidents and emergencies.
Flexibility to work shifts weekends and public holidays where operationally required.
What Success Looks Like
Effective security coverage and manpower deployment across assigned operations.
Strong discipline accountability and performance within the security team.
Effective access control and protection of Company people assets and premises.
Security incidents responded to investigated documented and escalated promptly.
Improved identification and mitigation of security risks and vulnerabilities.
Accurate and timely security reporting to support management decision-making.
Effective continuity of security leadership when deputising the Head of Security.
Required Education:
Ideal Candidate Profile Education & Professional Training Bachelors degree in Security Management Criminology or a related field will be an added advantage. Relevant professional security training is required.
