PETER MWANGI MACHARIA
Nairobi
Summary
Skilled Security Team Leader with in-depth knowledge of security protocols, procedures and regulations. Demonstrated strengths include team management, crisis response coordination and strategic planning in high-risk environments. Have successfully led diverse teams, implemented effective security measures and contributed significantly towards achieving organizational safety goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Team Leader
KEDA Ceramics company Limited
07.2024 - Current
- Developing and implementing security protocols to protect the safety of customers and employees.
- Training and mentoring security personnel, ensuring all security procedures were followed.
- Conducting out regular checks on Fire, safety, security and other emergency procedures and reporting the result of such checks to the Security Manager.
- Investigating and resolving security incidents, reducing losses and liability.
- Following established security and safety procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations.
- Documenting security related situations and submitted reports to the security manager
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans, conducted drills and trained staff on emergency procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of security operations, identified areas needing improvement and developed action plans to address them.
Security Team Leader
Silvermon Company Limited
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised and motivated all assigned staff, and to be responsible for ensuring that training and personal development are given the appropriate priority and resources.
- Carried out regular checks on Fire, safety, security and other emergency procedures and reporting the result of such checks to the Security Manager.
- Responded and attended to any incidents involving security or safety of premises or staff, and to initiate appropriate actions.
- Ensured that, in the event of a major incident the emergency services are informed immediately where necessary, that relevant management representatives are contacted immediately and other appropriate action is taken in line with assignment instructions.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operation of security services.
Security Officer
Silvermon Company Limited
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted regular patrols, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, and securing access points.
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and security breaches.
- Monitored for suspicious activity and documenting incidents.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Confirmed goods for customers ensuring they are of the right quantity and quality.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
Data Entry Clerk
Ministry of Lands
Nairobi
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Entered data accurately into company database systems daily.
- Reviewed documents for completeness and accuracy before entry.
- Maintained organized filing systems for easy document retrieval.
- Managed data integrity by performing regular audits of entered information.
- Updated existing records with new or revised information as needed.
IT Support Intern
Ministry of Education
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Provided first-level technical support to employees, addressing hardware and software issues.
- Configured network settings for users' computers and ensured proper functioning of the office's communication infrastructure.
- Collaborated with senior IT staff to develop and implement IT policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the installation of new computer systems and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
RAC-Introduction To Cybersecurity
Royal Alberta College
08.2022 - 04.2023
Diploma - Information Communication Technology
NYS Institute of Business Studies
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2016 - 11.2018
Paramillitary Training
National Youth Service-NYS
11.2014 - 05.2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education-KCSE
Lanet Secondary School
01.2009 - 11.2012
Skills
- Surveillance monitoring
- Warehouse Operations
- Risk assessment
- Safety compliance
- Access control management
- Team leadership
- Security Management
- Report documentation
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Surveillance systems
- Safety and security regulations
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Data entry
- Incident investigation
- Forklift operation
- Team coordination
- Warehouse safety
- Software installation
- Network troubleshooting
- Hardware configuration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Inventory management
Certification
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL), 2013
- Web Developer, Freecode camp, 2018
- Occupational Health & Safety Committee Training, 2021
- Driving class B, Heltz Driving School, 2022
- First Aid/CPR,2024
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC2, 2024
- Soft Skill Training, 2025
References
- Job Osangir, Operations Manager, KEDA Ceramics, job.osangir@gmail.com, 0710374048
- Muhalia Eric, Warehouse Supervisor, Silvermon Company Limited, emuhalia626@gmail.com, 0770509965
Timeline
Security Team Leader
KEDA Ceramics company Limited
07.2024 - Current
RAC-Introduction To Cybersecurity
Royal Alberta College
08.2022 - 04.2023
Security Team Leader
Silvermon Company Limited
01.2022 - 06.2024
Security Officer
Silvermon Company Limited
03.2019 - 12.2021
Data Entry Clerk
Ministry of Lands
04.2018 - 07.2018
IT Support Intern
Ministry of Education
01.2018 - 03.2018
Diploma - Information Communication Technology
NYS Institute of Business Studies
01.2016 - 11.2018
Paramillitary Training
National Youth Service-NYS
11.2014 - 05.2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education-KCSE
Lanet Secondary School
01.2009 - 11.2012
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