Patrick Waweru. CFIP
Eldoret
Summary
A seasoned security professional with experience, training and background in corporate security, military intelligence and hospitality aligns well with the qualifications. In adept in security management, security, surveillance, security operations, security audits, security systems monitoring, intelligence, incident and crisis management, cyber security, standard operating procedures, investigations, crime/loss prevention, risk assessment and management, command and leadership, security program development, business resilience/ continuity program, occupation health and safety, fire marshal, training, budget process management among other competencies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security/Safety Manager
Karen Country Club
04.2022 - Current
- Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure safe and secure environment
- Designing and planning; proposing; implementing; managing; monitoring and improving all security systems and coordinating security operations for specific events
- Conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Conducting comprehensive security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security and collecting, collating analyses, and disseminating security risk-related information
- Controlling budgets for security operations and monitoring expenses
- Fraud detection and investigations
- Recruiting, training and supervising security officers and guards
- Overseeing and implementing security measures to protect organization's assets, employees, and information
- Reviewing all security and fire alarm systems and equipments.
- Providing investigative reports/recommendations
- Identifying gaps in existing security capabilities and making recommendations for modifications as required
- Providing all staff with regular security briefings and updates and ensuring that all staff follow security procedures
- Analyzing data to form proposals for improvements (e.g., implementation of new technology)
- Overseeing all security operations
- Command and leadership
- Liaising with other security organs Military Intelligence, National Intelligence Service and Criminal Investigation Department
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents 85%
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect
- Developed and implemented safety programs
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents 85%
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents 85%
Group Security Manager
Jacaranda Group of Hotels
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure safe and secure environment
- Implementation of Jacaranda Group of Hotels security strategy, and development of policies and procedures to support strategy
- Designing and planning; proposing; implementing; managing; monitoring and improving all security systems and coordinating security operations for specific events
- Providing security co-ordination for Senior Management Team in response to incidents, emergencies, and crises on behalf of organization
- Collecting, collating analyses and disseminating security risk-related information
- Conducting investigations on fraud and theft cases
- Conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Ensuring that each layer of security is audited and maintained to appropriate level
- Implementation of Jacaranda Group of Hotels disaster preparedness strategy and development of policies and procedures to support strategy
- Identifying gaps in existing security capabilities and making recommendations for modifications as required
- Reviewing all security and fire alarm systems and equipment
- Responsible for operational delivery and communication of security policy
- Command and leadership
- Maintain active security network, proactively engaging with relevant governments, security forums, agencies, and organizations to ensure active monitoring and response to emerging threats within region
- Overseeing and investigating all theft, fraud and occurring incidences
- Ensuring the team has effective management, communications, resources, training and resilience
- Maintain active security network, proactively engaging with relevant governments, security forums, agencies, and organizations to ensure active monitoring and response to emerging threats within regional portfolio
- Providing regular reports to management on security status and incidents among other duties
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations
- Investigated incidents and wrote reports
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans
- Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies
- Oversaw contract negotiations, budget implementation, disciplinary reviews, training and manpower work schedules
- Moved around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs
- Verified excellence in regards to security programs, strategies and plans within fast-paced and high-risk environments
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers
- Coordinated with IT personnel regarding security of digital assets and information systems
- Investigated and resolved security breaches to protect organization and corporate assets
- Managed security policies and procedures to promote safety and security of personnel and assets
- Delivered regular security awareness programs to educate personnel on security measures and protocols
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses
- Cultivated relationships with external security vendors to make additional security resources available if necessary
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises
- Determined security budgets and identified opportunities to optimize resource utilization
- Evaluated security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans
- Monitored and maintained CCTV and access control systems to protect personnel and assets
- Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues
- Implemented comprehensive security plans to provide highest levels of protection for facilities
- Supervised team of 100 security personnel during shift
Security Manager
Pride Inn Paradise, Conventional Centre and Spa
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure safe and secure environment.
- Designing and planning; proposing; implementing; managing; monitoring and improving all security systems and coordinating security operations for specific events.
- Overseeing and implementing security measures to protect organization's assets, employees, and information.
- Controlling budgets for security operations and monitoring expenses.
- Recruiting, training and supervising security officers and guards
- Conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Providing security co-ordination for Senior Management Team in response to incidents, emergencies, and crises on behalf of organization.
- Identifying gaps in existing security capabilities and making recommendations for modifications as required.
- Providing all staff with regular security briefings and updates and ensuring that all staff follow security procedures.
- Analyzing data to form proposals for improvements (e.g Implementation of new technology).
- Overseeing all security operations of Group of Hotels.
- Maintain active security network, proactively engaging with relevant governments, security forums, agencies, and organizations to ensure active monitoring and response to emerging threats within region.
- Supervised team of 100 security personnel during shift.
- Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Oversaw contract negotiations, budget implementation, disciplinary reviews, training and manpower work schedules.
- Verified excellence in regards to security programs, strategies and plans within fast-paced and high-risk environments.
- Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies.
- Moved around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs.
- Investigated and resolved security breaches to protect organization and corporate assets.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
- Coordinated with IT personnel regarding security of digital assets and information systems.
- Managed security policies and procedures to promote safety and security of personnel and assets.
- Delivered regular security awareness programs to educate personnel on security measures and protocols.
- Implemented comprehensive security plans to provide highest levels of protection for facilities.
- Cultivated relationships with external security vendors to make additional security resources available if necessary.
- Monitored and maintained CCTV and access control systems to protect personnel and assets.
- Determined security budgets and identified opportunities to optimize resource utilization.
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers.
- Evaluated security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
Security and Safety Manager
West Kenya Sugar Ltd (Kabras)
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure safe and secure environment
- Overseeing and implementing security measures to protect organization's assets, employees, and information
- Managing all aspects of physical and personnel security for company facilities and staff
- Collecting, collating analyses, and disseminating security risk-related information
- Designing & planning; proposing; implementing; managing; monitoring and improving all security systems and activities
- Formulating and continuously reviewing policies, processes and procedures pertaining to physical and personnel security
- Developing budgets and forecasts for all security systems, physical and personnel related services for West Kenya Sugar facilities
- Designing security policies, programs, and practices to ensure adequate security relating to issues such as protection of assets, alarm response and personnel safety
- Conducting comprehensive security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security and conducting investigations on fraud and theft cases
- Providing security co-ordination for Senior Management Team in response to incidents, emergencies, and crises on behalf of organization
- Collecting and analyzing security intelligence with help of local leaders, NGOs and other security agencies-Military, Police, and provincial administration
- Providing daily situation reports at operational and management level for continuous security risk analysis
- Maintain active security network, proactively engaging with relevant governments, security forums, agencies, and organizations to ensure active monitoring and response to emerging threats within regional portfolio
- Providing regular reports to management on security status and incidents among other duties
- Supervised team of 300 security personnel during shift
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff
- Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats
- Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations
- Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses
- Evaluated security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises
- Investigated and resolved security breaches to protect organization and corporate assets
- Delivered regular security awareness programs to educate personnel on security measures and protocols
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans
- Moved around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs
Field Agent/Security Analyst
Kenya Defence Forces
09.2003 - 04.2013
- Enlisted to KDF and underwent Basic Military Training
- Assigned to 4th Brigade Headquarters Nanyuki
- Recruited by Military Intelligence Department
- Deployed to Somalia and Ethiopia as undercover Field Agent
- Appointed as analyst at Department of Defence Headquarters
- Counter Terrorism at Department of Defence Headquarter
- Promoted and appointed head of Counter Terrorism Cell
- Provided area convoy security during operation Linda Inchi
- Served as military intelligence officer in Department of Defence Headquarters as analyst
- Previously supported battlefield intelligence operations in Mt. Elgon on Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) and provided area convoy security during operation Linda Inchi
- Performed various duties of military intelligence for both Combat and Peace Keeping Missions
- Provided VIP protection for dignitaries and high-ranking officials
- Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information
Education
Degree of Corporate Security - Corporate Security
SMC University
Zug, Switzerland 07.2024 - 07.2026
Diploma in Security Management -
Brand Institute of Forensics And Security
Nairobi, Kenya04.2024
Diploma in Intelligence and Security -
School of Military Intelligence
Nairobi, Kenya11.2009
Certificate in Fraud Detection and Investigations -
Brand Institute of Forensics And Security
Nairobi, Kenya04.2024
Certificate in Command And Leadership Skills
School of Combat Engineering
Nanyuki, Kenya 04.2012 - 04.2012
Skills
- Security Management
- Security Audits
- Security SOP's
- Security Operations
- Command and leadership
- Crime/Loss Prevention
- Physical Security
- Security Systems
- Investigations
- Information Security
- Budgeting process management
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Cyber Security
- Occupation Health and Safety
- Fraud detection and investigations
Certification
- Command and Leadership
- Hospitality Security
- Security Investigation
- Risk Management
- Occupation Health and Safety
- Insider Threat Awareness
- Counter Terrorism
- Fire Marshal
- Counterintelligence Awareness
- National Security
Accomplishments
- Drafted Security Strategic plan for Karen Country Club in 2023 - Security/Safety Manager at Karen Country Club.
- Appointed Safety Officer for Karen Country Club in 2023 - Security/Safety Manager at Karen Country Club.
- Drafted Security SOPs for Karen Country Club 2022- Security/Safety Manager at Karen Country Club.
- Appointed Safety Officer for the Company in 2015 - Security Manager at West Kenya Sugar.
- Introduced OSHA committee and training - Security Manager at West Kenya Sugar.
- Drafted Security SOPs for West Kenya Sugar - Security Manager at West Kenya Sugar.
- Drafted Security SOPs introduced the OSHA committee and training and was awarded certificates of recognition and excellence at the Council of Governors annual conference of 3000 delegates for 2016 and 2017 respectively - Security Manager at Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort and Spa.
- Drafted Emergency Evacuation Procedure and Active shooter policy for the group of hotels.
- Appointed Acting General Manager for Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort August 2020 while performing the role of Group Security Manager for Jacaranda Hotels at the same time - Group Security Manager at Jacaranda Hotels.
- Promoted and appointed head of Counter Terrorism Cell 2012 - Field Agent/Security Analyst at Kenya Defence Forces.
Tel
+254722754956
References
- Col. Ben N Njogu, Military Intelligence, Kenya Defence Forces, P. O. BOX 00521-1060, Nairobi, +254710495474
- Joe Koech, General Manager, Rama Soko, P. O. BOX. Private Bag, Nairobi, +254720265663/+254711408253, koech.joe@gmail.com
- Benjamin Mossas, Group Managing Director, SecurKenya, P. O. BOX 81830, Mombasa, +254700466417, benjisagaya@gmail.com
Timeline
Degree of Corporate Security - Corporate Security
SMC University
07.2024 - 07.2026
Security/Safety Manager
Karen Country Club
04.2022 - Current
Group Security Manager
Jacaranda Group of Hotels
03.2019 - 01.2022
Security Manager
Pride Inn Paradise, Conventional Centre and Spa
04.2016 - 07.2018
Security and Safety Manager
West Kenya Sugar Ltd (Kabras)
03.2013 - 01.2016
Certificate in Command And Leadership Skills
School of Combat Engineering
04.2012 - 04.2012
Field Agent/Security Analyst
Kenya Defence Forces
09.2003 - 04.2013
Diploma in Security Management -
Brand Institute of Forensics And Security
Diploma in Intelligence and Security -
School of Military Intelligence
Certificate in Fraud Detection and Investigations -
Brand Institute of Forensics And Security
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