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Group Head of Physical Security
Equity Bank Kenya Ltd
Posted 6 months agoNairobi, Kenya
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Security
Job Description
The Group Head of Physical Security is responsible for providing strategic direction, governance, and operational oversight for the organization's physical security functions. The purpose of this position is to protect people, assets, facilities, and operations by developing, implementing, and maintaining effective security programs, policies, and systems that reduce risk and ensure a safe and secure environment.
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Requirements
- Demonstrated experience implementing physical security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Demonstrated experience in effective liaison and coordination with law enforcement agencies and security partners.
- Bachelor's degree in security management.
- Possession of either CSMP, CPP, or PSP certifications.
- Proven proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English; French is an added advantage.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and collaboration tools).
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive physical security strategy aligned with corporate objectives and risk tolerance.
- Establish, maintain, and update security policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and operating frameworks.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments, threat analyses, vulnerability studies, and business impact evaluations.
- Maintain a physical security risk register and report on trending risks with actionable insights.
- Oversee implementation and maintenance of core physical security operations including access control, CCTV/surveillance, alarm systems, perimeter security, executive protection, emergency response, and incident management.
- Track and report operational performance metrics (KPIs, KRIs) and site security audit outcomes.
- Assume accountability for major security incidents, emergency plans, and response execution.
- Deliver post-incident analysis, corrective actions, and organizational learning reports.
- Provide leadership, direction, training, performance evaluation, and development for the security team and contracted partners.
- Ensure organizational compliance with applicable physical security laws, regulatory requirements, and standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
- Collaborate with internal departments including Real Estates, Facilities, HR, IT, Operations, and Legal to integrate security into business operations.
- Serve as a point of contact with law enforcement, emergency responders, building management, and external partners.
- Oversee deployment, standardization, and lifecycle management of physical security technology systems.
- Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs for employees.
How to Apply
Apply via the Equity Bank careers portal.
