Security Officer Cargo

Brief Description        

• Responsible for planning, directing and controlling every day implementation of security measures at cargo operations and driving the required compliance levels.

Detailed Description        

• Implement measures to reduce security incidents at cargo terminals.
• Proactively manage and control security operations at cargo terminals to ensure security of arrival, handling and departure of KQ and customer cargo flights.
• Implement security deployment plan, processes and procedures at cargo terminal to ensure secure coverage of all critical areas based on the emerging trends.
• Provide necessary tools and create conducive environment to ensure safe and secure
• handling and transportation/ carriage of security items on KQ and customer cargo flights.
• Analyze cargo incident trends and develop security countermeasures to ensure security of company, customer and staff property.
• Coordinate with contracted security service providers and Regulated Agents at the airports to ensure cargo database is current and for effective coverage to ensure protection of property.
• Review and operate an efficient shift system with adequate staff rest to ensure a motivated and alert team.
• Consistently discuss with security operational staff, review their performance to create conducive working environment.
• Provide on job training to KQ security staff and contracted security service providers, guiding, advising and directing them to ensure that they meet KQ standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all staff attend mandatory training when due as per the security training matrix.
• Liaise with other security agencies at the airport to ensure quick resolutions to any cargo issues affecting KQ operations.
• Proactively conduct self-tests, inspections and tests to ensure world-class operation in Security.
• In consultation with Security Manager Cargo, recommend to the Head of Corporate Security, the Cargo terminal budgetary requirements.
• In consultation with Security Manager Cargo, develop standard operating procedures for security staff at cargo terminal and ensure its full implementation.
• Monitor and ensure staff perform their tasks as per company standards and regulatory requirement.
• Conduct quality control checks and record any gaps

Job Requirements        

• University degree or relevant professional qualification
• At least five years of relevant experience, 3 of which must be as a Security Team Leader
• Diploma/Certificate in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage. Additional certification on ware housing operations will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational, planning and analytical skills
• IT proficiency
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code and Evidence Act.

Additional Details        

• Aviation Security Supervisory course
• Threat and Risk Assessment
• Team Leadership
• Root Cause Analysis
• Dangerous goods CAT 12
• Airside safety Cargo and Mail Security Course