Pius Muia
Nanyuki
Summary
Confident, high-performing, and result-oriented security professional with diverse experience in risk assessment, security protocol development, and implementation acquired through many years of progressive experience and training in the military and the corporate world. Effective at resource mobilization and process optimization to achieve. Makes critical decisions quickly and effectively by implementing effective methods and strategies. Identifies safety and security threats, finds workable and sound solutions, and meets challenges with calm and rationality. Strengths lie in strategic planning, crisis management, and personnel training. Previous work includes improving security measures for clients which significantly reduced potential threats and risks.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Security Consultant
Base Titanium Ltd
Ukunda, Kwale, KENYA
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Provide advice on physical security measures such as access control systems, alarms, CCTV cameras, locks and barriers.
- Investigate incidents of theft or vandalism on client properties.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of clients' properties.
- Assist in training staff members on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards related to security operations.
- Investigate suspicious activities reported by clients or employees.
- Analyze data collected from surveillance systems to identify patterns or trends.
- Supervise contract guards assigned to secure client sites.
- Respond quickly to any emergencies that may arise at client locations.
- Evaluate new technologies that could be used for enhancing existing security solutions.
- Run routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
- Communicate security policies to staff members and perform security training.
- Respond to incidents of workplace violence and unruly behavior on company property.
- Gather data from daily logs and incident reports to locate security weaknesses.
- Assist law enforcement with facility investigations and critical event responses.
- Advise senior management on security best practices and emerging threats.
- Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency responders during security incidents.
- Investigate security breaches and reported findings to management with recommendations for improvement.
- Deliver security awareness training to employees to reduce risk of security breaches.
- Maintain records of security incidents and responses for auditing and improvement purposes.
- Conduct risk assessments for new projects or changes in the operational environment.
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyze intelligence reports to identify potential threats to organizational security.
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Identify suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Detect emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Explain security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Warn violators of rule infractions and escort unauthorized persons off premises.
- Deter criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Escort individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
Private Security Consultant/ Advisor (Part-time)
SE/Kenya
Laikipia, Meru, Machakos & Kitui Counties, KENYA
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Acting in a timely and appropriate manner on behalf of needy clients to provide necessary security based support, proposals and advice on mitigation of security based threats and risks
- Monitoring, collecting and collating security intelligence and information for use by the county security agents in their policy formulation and implementation.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Provided advice on physical security measures such as access control systems, alarms, CCTV cameras, locks and barriers.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of clients' properties.
- Assisted in training staff members on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Investigated incidents of theft or vandalism on client properties.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards related to security operations.
- Analyzed data collected from surveillance systems to identify patterns or trends.
- Supervised contract guards assigned to secure client sites.
- Communicated security policies to staff members and performed security training.
- Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
- Performed audits and inspections of facility to locate potential threats.
- Gathered data from daily logs and incident reports to locate security weaknesses.
- Investigated security breaches and reported findings to management with recommendations for improvement.
- Conducted regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintained records of security incidents and responses for auditing and improvement purposes.
- Advised senior management on security best practices and emerging threats.
- Coordinated security operations for special events and high-profile visits.
- Delivered security awareness training to employees to reduce risk of security breaches.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to identify potential threats to organizational security.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during security incidents.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
Senior Security Manager
Mpala Research Centre
Laikipia
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Overall management, supervision and day-to-day running of the security department while ensuring a high degree of discipline and good record keeping
- Advising the management on all security matters affecting the centre as concerns all foreign visitors, research fellows and students.
Security Consultant/ Advisor (Part-time)
Laikipia County Government, County Security Committee
Nanyuki
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Providing proposals and advice on mitigation of security threats and risks to the County Security Committee
- Monitoring and collating security trends both at the County and National levels with regard to matters of general security.
Lead Field Safety & Security Operations Advisor
Control Risks East Africa Ltd
Nairobi
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed, supervised and coordinated all aspects of security delivery overseeing over 300 security staff as the lead security advisor
- Developed and implemented a multi-faceted and highly skilled workforce that delivered effective security.
Field Safety & Security Advisor (FSA) Police Liaison/ Coordination & Training
Control Risks East Africa Ltd
Nairobi
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Liaised and coordinated with the county government security authorities and other interlocutors for the development and generation of an armed security force in support of the project.
Assistant Field Safety & Security Advisor (AFSA)
New Port Africa (Kenya) Limited
Nairobi
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked as lead security operations manager in several Oil & Gas field sites providing operational management and leadership of the entire security department.
Volunteer Field Crisis and Response Officer
Red Cross (Kenya)
Laikipia
05.2011 - 12.2012
- 24 hrs
- Response duties on disaster and crisis management in the region
- On-site field response to life threatening emergencies and training of the response teams.
Joint Staff Operations Officer
Ministry of State for Defence (KDF)
Nairobi
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Advising the unit Commander and by extension the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on disposition and deployment of Aviation, Safety and Security assets.
Career Air Force Officer
Ministry of State for Defence (KDF)
Laikipia/Nairobi
05.1992 - 08.2009
- Worked in different capacities right from commissioning up to retirement, advising the Commander on general security/safety and air operations.
Education
Level 6 Diploma - Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP)
International Security Management Institute
Wales, UK01.2016
Diploma - Aviation and Pilot Training, Safety and Security Operations (AVSec-UPT)
Air Training Command
CAFB, Ms. (USA)01.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Security Studies and Criminology (DEFFERED)
Mount Kenya University
Nairobi, KenyaUN Trainer of Trainers (TOT) -
Peace Operations Training Institute
USASkills
- Ability to interpret and act upon security breaches
- Establishes metrics to define solutions
- Result oriented and client satisfaction driven
- Resilient security management and leadership skills
- VPSHR training and application expert (SME)
- Analytical approach to risks and threats
- Prioritizes tasks to adjust to change
- Ability to motivate others to achieve
- Team builder and player (intra & across departments)
- Very organized and detail orientated
- Presentable, articulate and unquestionable integrity
- Drive and desire to succeed
- Sound decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal, liaison and networking skills
- Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision
- Excellent administration, communication and organizational skills
Affiliations
- Certified Security Management Professionals (CSMP ISMI), UK
- Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (ST.CFIP), USA
- International Organization for Security and Intelligence (IOSI), USA
- Kenya Red Cross, Laikipia, Kenya
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Private Security Consultant
Base Titanium Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Private Security Consultant/ Advisor (Part-time)
SE/Kenya
01.2021 - 06.2024
Senior Security Manager
Mpala Research Centre
08.2017 - 05.2020
Security Consultant/ Advisor (Part-time)
Laikipia County Government, County Security Committee
03.2016 - 07.2017
Lead Field Safety & Security Operations Advisor
Control Risks East Africa Ltd
05.2015 - 03.2016
Field Safety & Security Advisor (FSA) Police Liaison/ Coordination & Training
Control Risks East Africa Ltd
01.2015 - 05.2015
Assistant Field Safety & Security Advisor (AFSA)
New Port Africa (Kenya) Limited
01.2013 - 01.2015
Volunteer Field Crisis and Response Officer
Red Cross (Kenya)
05.2011 - 12.2012
Joint Staff Operations Officer
Ministry of State for Defence (KDF)
09.2009 - 04.2011
Career Air Force Officer
Ministry of State for Defence (KDF)
05.1992 - 08.2009
Level 6 Diploma - Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP)
International Security Management Institute
Diploma - Aviation and Pilot Training, Safety and Security Operations (AVSec-UPT)
Air Training Command
Bachelor of Arts - Security Studies and Criminology (DEFFERED)
Mount Kenya University
UN Trainer of Trainers (TOT) -
Peace Operations Training Institute