MICHAEL MWANGI NJIRU
Security Officer
Nakuru, Nakuru District,31
Summary
Experienced in a high-security environment, skilled in team leadership and risk management. Possessing a flexible communication style and strategic thinking abilities, excels in implementing security protocols and managing crises. Seeking to transition into a new field to leverage strong organizational skills and oversight capabilities for making a significant impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Security Team Lead
Upperhill Chambers Limited
02.2024 - Current
- Assisting with all security activities with responsibility for the day to day activities of the team.
- Monitoring & managing security systems and equipment maintenance in conjunction with other departments.
- Assisting with managing the performance of the security team and its individual members.
- Liaising with local law enforcement agencies to maintain a strong working relationship for mutual support during incidents.
- Contributing towards developing plans for security activities
- Recording incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Preparing and submitting reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Supporting all other departments with security and related issues.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Issuing access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Conducting training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Assisting with preparation and agreement of individual action plans and targets for all team members.
- Carrying out presentations relating to security to the management.
- Developing and enforcing security policies for improved safety throughout the organization.
- Spearheading a culture of vigilance among employees across all departments through informative presentations on workplace safety practices.
Security Guard
Upperhill Chambers Limited
09.2021 - Current
- Operating visitor management system.
- Control of Pedestrians and vehicle traffic.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responding to alarms and acting in a timely manner.
- Writing and submitting reports of daily surveillance activities.
- Controlling and handling of daily vehicle parking fees.
Security Officer
Magunas Supermarket Limited
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensured the Safety of employees and Customers.
- Provide Customer Service when necessary.
- Handling Crisis and Emergency situations.
- Ensured all Safety and Emergency Procedures were followed.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Inspected and kept daily data for mechanical power generator.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
Security Guard
Nova Pioneer Schools
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Control of entrances and movement of students and employees, and vehicle traffic.
- Visitor reception and processing.
- Badge management; visitor escort and supervision (eg contractors).
- Patrolling of buildings and perimeters to detect and deter.
- Fire prevention, detection and first response.
- Enforcing the school's security policy.
- Inspection of security and fire exposures.
- CCTV and control room operation.
- Incident reporting (Written and computerized reports), interviewing and evidence collection.
- Response, including emergency response and coordination.
- Responding to criminal acts by employees and outsiders.
- Key control and locking up
- Lost property management
Sales Assistant
Quentax Communication Agencies
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Stock control and management
- Responsible for processing cash and banking
- Stocking shelves with merchandise
- Answering queries from customers
- Updating and reporting discrepancies and problems to the shop owner
- Giving advice and guidance on product selection to customers
- Balancing cash registers with receipts
- Dealing with customer refunds
- Keeping the shop tidy and clean
- Responsible dealing with customer complaints
- Working within established guidelines, particularly with brands
- Attaching price tags to merchandise on the shop floor
- Responsible for security within the shop and being on the look out for shoplifters and fraudsters
- Keeping up to date with special promotions and putting up displays
Security Officer
Simba Corporation Ltd.
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Monitoring of the security surveillance system to establish any security gaps, advising accordingly
- Conducted investigations as assigned by the Head of Security, prepare reports, and follow through on agreed actions
- Track and Report all security events and incidents to the Head of Security
- Monitoring and evaluating third party Security suppliers
- Ensured company property and personnel safety by carrying out systematic patrols, taking remedial action, escalating where necessary
- Creation of periodical security reports
- Managed the access control to ensure that only authorized personnel gain access, ensure deterrence to restricted areas for unauthorized personnel
- In liaison with the Chief Security Officer, I developed, amended and implemented security policies and procedures
- Assist management in security vetting of new Security employees and contractors Policy and Procedures
- Managed the security databases and reports of the company
Education
Certicate - Security Management
Kenya Institute of Security Studies And Criminal Justice
Nairobi Kenya11-2016
Highschool - KCSE Aggregate Grade C+ (Plus)
Subukia Day Secondary School
Certicate - Computer Applications
Skills
Security Operation
Access control
Safety Management
Customer Service
Written Communication
Investigation Experience
Report writing
Identity management
Sales Assistant
Visitor Management System
Team leader
Timeline
Security Team Lead
Upperhill Chambers Limited
02.2024 - Current
Security Guard
Upperhill Chambers Limited
09.2021 - Current
Security Officer
Magunas Supermarket Limited
11.2020 - 08.2021
Security Guard
Nova Pioneer Schools
01.2020 - 09.2020
Sales Assistant
Quentax Communication Agencies
02.2018 - 11.2019
Security Officer
Simba Corporation Ltd.
02.2014 - 10.2017
Highschool - KCSE Aggregate Grade C+ (Plus)
Subukia Day Secondary School
Certicate - Computer Applications
Certicate - Security Management
Kenya Institute of Security Studies And Criminal Justice