Security Officer

The job holder will assist the bank to provide complete security and safety for all its visitors, staff, buildings, collections, information, and other assets. Role holder will assist in delivering a holistic and dynamic security environment for the bank through physical security management, investigations and Law Enforcement Agencies liaison.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that security equipments (such as break-in alarms, CCTV monitoring, burglary lock down systems, etc.) are installed and functional and supervise FBL security service providers.
• Continuously assess and review the adequacy of the installed security controls in relation to the emerging crime, security and safety trends.
• Ensure that security and safety standards are maintained in all FBL premises through periodic checkup of all security equipments and installations.
• Oversee and manage relationships with outsourced security firms to guarantee effective service delivery in alignment with FBL standards.
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all security-related incidents, supporting transparency and facilitating future investigations.
• Plan and deliver internal security training and awareness programmes for both FBL and contracted staff.
• Develop, implement and monitor the adherence to physical security procedures across all the FBL sites.
• Manage access control, CCTV and other physical security systems at the Head Office and branches to safeguard employees, visitors, vendors and Bank assets.
• Conduct regular inspections of Bank premises, identifying and resolving security gaps.
• Investigate fraud, theft and other offences, preparing detailed reports with recommendations.
• Coordinate with Police Department or other authorities in investigating issues where the bank or its employees are involved.
• Represent the bank in court cases involving ex-staff, customers and third parties by gathering required evidence and ensuring that the process takes its course.
• Support the Bank’s Occupational Health and Safety initiatives.
• Monitor and the deployment of armed guards across all the branches.
• Maintain and develop relationships with external security companies and local police authorities.
• Any other official duty that may be allocated from time to time.

The Person:

• The ideal candidate must possess the following:

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, Business, IT or other related fields.
• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in the security profession, preferably in banking, law enforcement or the National Police Service.
• ICT Knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Experience in staff or guard supervision.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills at all levels.
• Sensitive to safety and security related social issues, supported by good analytical skill.
• HR Department Doc.
• High standards to integrity with keen sense of responsibility.
• Flexible working hours and business travel in short notice on occasions or as required.

Special requirements.

• Based in Head Office with frequent and impromptu travel.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.

How to Apply

ALL applicants MUST apply online to the email; recruitment@familybank.co.ke; closing date is 12th December 2025.
Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.