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Hi, I’m

Joel Atuti Okebiro

Nairobi
Joel Atuti Okebiro

Summary

A mature individual, with a broad experience in corporate security management. Possess good communication skills in English, which I’m able to exercise at all levels. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles of security risk management and the design of effective security risk management plans and procedures. A certified Physical Security Manager by International Security Organization Switzerland. I’m capable of exploiting all sources of information to obtain and collate detail on all threats or potential threats to the Company. I have the ability to produce timely, accurate, detailed, and concise written and verbal reports /reviews. Capable of carrying out and managing effective investigations involving breaches of security and security incidents. I’m able to maintain currency on professional trends and techniques in the security field and disseminate such knowledge to relevant personnel within the company. I’m capable of commanding a contracted and /or in-house guard force. Understand the principles-based and the measures/procedures required to achieve this. I have the ability to provide a credible security input to contingency plans. Competent problem definition and sound involved in the protection of Company information, including that which is a computer application of security risk management principles. Understand threats to personnel, assets, information, installations, and business operations, using this knowledge to conduct relevant threat and risk assessments and produce appropriate security procedures and plans.

To utilize the acquired knowledge, personal attributes and experience in value addition to any organization that I serve. My goal is to secure a position where I can offer world class security/preventive services, a challenging position that allows me to use the abilities, talents and profession in work designed for the success of the organization with the spirit of service delivery aimed at achieving organizational goals. Accomplished Security Manager with 25 years of experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, business and logistics acumen to streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments.

Overview

33
years of professional experience
34
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PG Security Limited

Security Operations Manager
01.2007

Job overview

  • Managing and running the daily operations of the company
  • Overseeing the recruitment and training of security guards
  • Liaising with the clients for good customer care relationship
  • Liaising with the other external security agencies e.g
  • Kenya Police
  • Advising the clients on areas to improve the physical and environmental security of their installations
  • Carrying out detailed investigations on reported incidences and report them to the managing Director and advising the best course of action to be taken
  • Business development
  • Attend and represent the company on court matters.

Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology

Assistant Security Supervisor
01.2002

Job overview

  • Prevention and detection of thefts in the campus
  • Collecting and collating intelligence information on current trends of crime and related matters that can affect the Campus and recommend appropriate preventing measures
  • Assisting the Security Supervisor in carrying out campus security audits and incident reporting processes
  • Supervising the operations of the contracted security firm
  • Liaison with Kenya Police and other security agencies and local administration and courts on any follow-up action and assist them in their investigations relating to the matters affecting the campus
  • Ensuring that all Firefighting equipment were at all times in good working condition and serviced
  • Investigating incidents and crime offenses committed on campus, report findings to the Human Resource Manager, and recommend appropriate action to be taken
  • Carry out detailed investigations on reported cases/incidents and losses as required
  • Supervising investigations involving fraud and theft, apprehension and eventual prosecution of these offenders
  • Assisting the security Supervisor in planning, budgeting, scheduling all activities related to the security function within the campus
  • Assess the likelihood of damage to or loss of the school assets and formulate action plan for the prevention of the same.

Parklands Baptist Church

Chief Security Officer
8 2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Formulate and implement security policies and procedures
  • Develop, implement, monitor and maintain preventive safety and security plans, as well as emergency preparedness plans
  • Regularly review plans in accordance with dynamic needs and changing trends
  • Ensure the out-sourced service providers/contractors meet and comply with PBC’s security policy and protocols
  • Manage all external security service providers and liaise with national security agencies wherever necessary
  • Provide leadership and guidance to security team ensuring delivery of expected performance
  • Liaise with the Head of Support Services to ensure harmony of policies and procedures
  • Monitor the security situation throughout the country and report findings to the Head of Operations and BOT
  • Liaise with emergency personnel such as police, paramedics & fire services when need arises
  • Coordinate information and advisories on security situations and disseminate the information to relevant users
  • Ensure that all PBC staff and members receive orientation, security training and briefings and ensure all understand and comply with all security policies and procedures
  • Establish and manage relationships with ministry /department /unit managers, identify their security needs, advice and support them on the development of relevant security protocols
  • Liaise with external stakeholders such as government security agencies, other organizations, companies, embassies, local authorities on matters specific to security
  • Develop and manage the security budget – plans, monitor and make adjustments as and when necessary
  • Maintain daily logs and statistics and prepare risk management reports on a regular basis, ensuring they are properly documented and filed
  • Inspect the security log book and ensure that all entries are noted
  • Investigate and report any incidents arising within the PBC institution
  • Work and supervise the Safety and Security committee in ensuring safety of PBC assets
  • Achievements: Successfully Installed 120 CCTV cameras for two campuses
  • Introduced enhanced screening systems for persons into the compound by recommending the purchase of 7 walk through metal detectors
  • Successfully installed 9 access control devices into sensitive offices.

PG Security Ltd

Security Operations Manager
12.2011 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Making recommendations to the Managing Director on strategic directions for the company’s business growth and when approved by him implement the corresponding strategic business and operation plans
  • Develop and implement operational policies to guide the company within the limits prescribed by the company framework of strategic directions adopted by the MD
  • Direct and monitor the activity of the company’s operational departments in a manner such that agreed upon, targets are met and such that assets of the company are safeguarded and optimized in the best interest of the company
  • The various company’s departments include:- Operations Department, Training school, Transport department
  • Establish and monitor operational employee’s attendance, goals, disciplinary procedures, conduct employee performance reviews, schedule and conduct departmental meetings and reviews
  • Solve any disputes and disparities that may involve the company and furnishing the involved bodies and parties timely reports of the same
  • Ensures required posts are timely staffed and appropriately manned
  • Assist staff to solve complex or out of policy operation problems
  • Communicate with, Managers, Supervisors on departmental operations and follow up on monthly reports
  • Managing and running the daily operations of the company
  • Assist clients to formulate, review and implement security policies of their installations and helps them in implementing of security and safety procedures; ensures compliance with occupational safety and health standards, company policies and procedures, and applicable state laws
  • Conducts security surveys and risk analysis for clients and advising them accordingly
  • Conducts both day and night spot checks to ensure that guards provide efficient services to the clients
  • Participate in the recruitment and training of security guards
  • Liaising with the clients for good customer care relationship and driving of revenue growth of the company by prospecting for new business
  • Liaising with the other external security agencies e.g
  • Kenya Police
  • Advising the clients on areas to improve the physical and environmental design security of their installations
  • Carrying out detailed investigations on reported incidences and reports them to the managing Director and advises the best course of action
  • Conducting in-depth investigations into incidents in view of preventing crime
  • Business development and provision of excellent client liaison services with a view to maximizing client satisfaction and retention
  • Ensuring good credit control practices are maintained throughout
  • Manage security operations at property level based on contract specifications which includes managing potential threats, client incident reporting system, incident investigations, leveraged law enforcement, luxury tenant program, retail awareness programs and the performance development of security staff
  • Directs compliance of security staff with established company policies, procedures, and standards, which includes deployment of resources, crime trending, mobility units, leveraged law enforcement and overall visibility
  • Reviews replies to client complaints and settlement of claims for conformance with company public relations policies and procedures
  • Develop action plans for improved security operations at each of the assigned client locations and staff development plans as needed
  • Maintain professional relationships with local, state and law enforcement and agencies
  • Provide 24/7 critical communications to client corporate security personnel as well as internal Executive Management
  • Communicates with assigned branch operational staff to ensure administrative support to all property level personnel
  • Examines and analyzes operating costs to determine such needs or requirements to increase rates, reduction of operations, maintenance costs and expansion of/or changes in regional locations
  • Prepares recommendations designed to increase efficiency, revenues and lower costs for management evaluations.

The Nairobi Hospital

Security Supervisor
12.2011 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Security Risk Management
  • Crisis Management and Business Continuity Planning
  • Information Security Management
  • Fraud Investigation and Loss Prevention
  • Protection of People, Assets, Processes and Information
  • Develop Policy and Procedures and review Policies and Procedures
  • Internal Staff Training Security, Education, Awareness & Training
  • Leading and managing a team of 40 outsourced Security personnel
  • Security and Safety of VIP during Main and Secondary Market Visits
  • Events Management
  • Liaison with External security agencies (Police; Justice Department; Specialized Police and Security Units)
  • Prevention of loss of Hospital assets and damage to Hospital image via interaction with responsible members
  • Disciplinary Hearing
  • Fleet Management Investigation
  • Coordinates, manages, directs, and reports daily activities of the Security & Safety staff in the protection of hospital patients, visitors, staff, and property to the Head of Security
  • Oversees and supervises the CCTV operations and report any malfunction to the Head of Security
  • Exercises implementation and enforcement of laws, regulations, and policies of the security department
  • Assists the Head of Security to manage the lost and found items and oversees disposal of unclaimed items
  • Assists the Head of Security in the planning, coordinating, and directing security and safety programs to include loss prevention, parking/traffic control, patrolling of physical property, enforcement of statues and hospital regulations, inspection of facilities, and investigation of criminal acts
  • Assists the Head of Security in developing and implementing of security and safety procedures; ensures compliance with occupational safety and health standards, hospital policies and procedures, and applicable state laws
  • Develop and implement effective safety training programs including support for monthly crew safety meeting content and new hire training
  • Provide leadership and coordinate efforts to drive continual improvement of health and safety program effectiveness
  • Recommend changes to reduce safety hazards and health risks
  • Conducts follow-up investigations of reported of criminal activities and violations of safety standards
  • Assists the Head of Security in the hospitals’ Safety Management Program
  • Monitors, reviews and conducts Performance Improvement appraisals activities for the Surveillance officers
  • Assists with 24-hour call coverage for the department
  • Prevention and detection of thefts in the campus
  • Carries out campus security audits and incident reporting processes.

Premier College

Principal
01.2001 - 08.2002

Job overview

  • Hiring and supervising lecturers
  • Marketing the college
  • Booking examinations with relevant bodies
  • Remitting statutory funds to relevant bodies
  • Administration.

Universal Apparels (EPZ) Ltd.

Security Supervisor
01.1995 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Formulating and implementing security policies
  • Supervision of proprietary guards
  • Investigating incidents and report findings to the Managing director
  • Liaison with external security agencies and police
  • Inspection of firefighting equipment
  • Training guards and ensuring that they were adequately deployed at all times.

Sameer Industrial Park EPZ Limited

Security Inspector
01.1992 - 01.1994

Job overview

  • Guarding and protecting company assets from theft and damage
  • Inspecting vehicles in and out of the zone
  • Verifying the customs and Exercise export and import documents
  • Inspection of firefighting equipment
  • Investigating incidents and reporting any findings to the security Manager
  • Controlling, logging and monitoring vehicles in the zone
  • Vetting, booking and directing visitors into the zone.

Education

Kenyatta University

Master of Security Management and Police Studies
01.2019 - 05.2023

University Overview

Egerton University

BA Criminology and Security Studies (Disaster and Security Management Option)
01.2010 - 05.2012

University Overview

Riokindo High School

O-level
01.1983 - 05.1984

University Overview

Division: Attained Division 3

Esani Secondary School

O-level
01.1985 - 05.1987

University Overview

Division: Attained Division 3

C.P.E
01.1975 - 05.1981

University Overview

Kenyatta University

Master of Security Management and Police Studies
01.2019 - 05.2023

University Overview

Egerton University

BA Criminology and Security Studies (Disaster and Security Management Option)
01.2010 - 05.2012

University Overview

Riokindo High School

O-level
01.1983 - 05.1984

University Overview

Division: Attained Division 3

Esani Secondary School

O-level
01.1985 - 05.1987

University Overview

Division: Attained Division 3

C.P.E
01.1975 - 05.1981

University Overview

University Overview

NYS trained sergeant with more than 20 years’ experience in corporate security management

Skills

Seasoned security person strong in optimizing organization to achieve maximum security

Availability

Availability
_ one month

Seminarscoursesattended

Seminarscoursesattended
  • International Security Organization Switzerland, 2021-09-25, 2021-01-20, Certified Physical Security Manager
  • The Nairobi Hospital, 2009-03-20, 2009-03-20, Employee of the Quarter
  • Leadership Skills and Enhancement Training by ascend Skills Enhancement Limited, 2009-01-07, 2009-01-13
  • Integrating CCTV in Security Management- JP International Security (UK) Ltd, 2009-01-17, 2009-01-20
  • Crime prevention and Control -Awarded certificate by KICJ, 2008-07-28, 2008-08-01
  • Disaster Management-Awarded certificate by KICJ, 2008-06-23, 2008-06-27
  • Forensic Methods and Techniques-Awarded certificate KICJ, 2008-03-17, 2008-03-20
  • Crime Scene Management - Awarded certificate- by KICJ, 2008-01-21, 2008-01-25
  • Choosing Hope’ HIV and AIDS seminar by Map International.-Awarded Certificate, 2004-10-01, 2004-10-01
  • Security Course by NEGST- Awarded Certificate, 2002-10-01, 2002-10-01
  • Leadership course by Gospel Revival Centre.-Awarded Certificate, 2002-03-01, 2002-03-01
  • Population and Health Services (Education for Life Programme) - Awarded certificate, 1990-08-01, 1990-09-01

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Date of Birth: 02/12/69
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christian

Salary

Salary
Negotiable

References

References
  • Major Boke Kitangita (Rtd), Director, Jeff Hamilton (K) Ltd, P.O Box 59535-00200, Nairobi, 0722942948, boke@jeffhamilton.co.ke
  • Nicodemus Machoka, Kenya National Police Service, P.O. Box 24743-00502, Nairobi, 0722391972, ruthmachoka@yahoo.com
  • Erastus Nyamai, Manager, Security and Investigations, Family Bank Ltd., P.O Box7445, 00200, Nairobi, 0721419989, enyamai@familybank.co.ke

Idnumber

Idnumber
9547177

Training

Training
  • Kenyatta University, Master of Security Management and Police studies, 2019-01-01, 2023-12-31
  • Egerton University, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies (Disaster and Security Management Option), 2010-01-01, 2012-12-31
  • Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice, Higher Diploma in Disaster and Security Management, 2007-09-01, 2008-09-30
  • Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice, Diploma in Security Management, 2006-01-01, 2007-02-28
  • Premier College, Full Microsoft office, 2001-08-01, 2001-10-31

Timeline

Kenyatta University
Master of Security Management and Police Studies
01.2019 - 05.2023
Kenyatta University
Master of Security Management and Police Studies
01.2019 - 05.2023
Security Operations Manager
PG Security Ltd
12.2011 - 07.2017
Security Supervisor
The Nairobi Hospital
12.2011 - 07.2017
Egerton University
BA Criminology and Security Studies (Disaster and Security Management Option)
01.2010 - 05.2012
Egerton University
BA Criminology and Security Studies (Disaster and Security Management Option)
01.2010 - 05.2012
Security Operations Manager
PG Security Limited
01.2007
Assistant Security Supervisor
Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology
01.2002
Principal
Premier College
01.2001 - 08.2002
Security Supervisor
Universal Apparels (EPZ) Ltd.
01.1995 - 01.2000
Security Inspector
Sameer Industrial Park EPZ Limited
01.1992 - 01.1994
Esani Secondary School
O-level
01.1985 - 05.1987
Esani Secondary School
O-level
01.1985 - 05.1987
Riokindo High School
O-level
01.1983 - 05.1984
Riokindo High School
O-level
01.1983 - 05.1984
C.P.E
01.1975 - 05.1981
C.P.E
01.1975 - 05.1981
Chief Security Officer
Parklands Baptist Church
8 2017 - Current
Joel Atuti Okebiro