RONOH VINCENT KIPCHIRCHIR
ELDORET
Summary
Adept at leading security operations, I have significantly enhanced safety protocols at Kenya Utalii College as well as previous Private and Corporate Institutions I have worked showcasing excellent leadership and strong communication skills. My dynamic approach and goal-oriented mindset have consistently improved operational efficiency, making me a dependable asset to any employer seeking a disciplined and industrious security professional.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Security Officer
KENYA UTALII COLLEGE
, Kenya
12.2022 - Current
- Reporting to the principal
- Coordinating the security functions both college and Utalii Hotel for efficient and effect operations
- Ensuring the Receiving Teams at the stores operate in a coordinated Manner and within the laid down frame work
- Review and update security practice and procedures for the college
- Collect and collate intelligent information on current trends of crime that may affect the college and recommend appropriate policies
- Management and coordination of out sourced security guards
- Initiate / investigate incidents and occurrences and report in writing to the principal and give appropriate recommendations within the law
- Protection of institution guest, students and property
- Orient students on Rules and regulations/safety issues and enforcement of college policies
- Ensure the guards operate within the security standard procedures(SOP) AND ISO Procedures
- Organizing for cash in transits armed escorts
- Liaise with other Arms of the law and attend/ court cases when necessary
- Ensuring dog section(Kennels) are professionally and Hygienically maintained within the international standard
- Ensuring that dogs training is well coordinated and patrol carried out regularly within the main campus/outlets and other areas of concern
- Ensure coordinated security coverage during students functions and advice accordingly on safety issues
- Any other duties as may be allocated by the principal from time to time
Nairobi Branch Operations Manager
COBRA SECURITY COMPANY LIMITED
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Managing my area of responsibility, including providing support, absence management, discipline and grievance, and recruitment activities
- Effectively setting out goals and objectives for the team, including those for supervisory roles that may fall under my reporting line and structure
- Acting as a role model and always behaving in line with our company values
- Driving employee engagement by personal interaction and engagement with the team in order to develop and coach them in their duties and responsibilities
- Managing contractual budgets in line with financial targets
- Ensuring all aspects of the required security services are being delivered to the customers' satisfaction and in accordance with the contract
- Ensuring there are sufficient trained, licensed and vetted staff working at all times to meet customer and contract requirements
- Ensuring contract required training and screening / vetting has been completed for all security staff
- Developing professional customer relationships, responding appropriately to customer requests and concerns
- Completing effective health & safety assessments, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of any incidents, involvement in subsequent investigations and providing input into health & safety committees or forums
- Completing risk assessments and site evaluations as well as completing monthly performance reports and billing schedules
Group Security & Safety Manager
RIARA UNIVERSITY & GROUP OF SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Develop Security strategies by identifying and analyzing information obtained from SWOT analysis; and establish security objectives in line with organizational objectives
- Advise the Vice Chancellor /Directors on security policies and procedures required by the company in all areas of security management
- Facilitate the development and implementation of documented Security standard operating procedures
- Update the Vice Chancellor /Directors on the security situation across the schools on a daily basis
- Prepare weekly and monthly security reports to update the Directors/ Vice Chancellor on the security operations and provide information necessary for decision making
- Develop annual budgets for the Security function and ensure adherence to set budget targets throughout the year
- Participate in the recruitment of the Security department staff in liaison with the HR department
- Plan and implement induction and training programs designed to suit the company's security needs and keep the staff in pace with the trends in the security industry
- Prepare duty and leave rosters for the security staff
- Liaise with contracted security firms for back up security services and ensure their systems are operational as per the contract
- Provide advisory support to the group academic and departmental leaders on security matters affecting the operations of the institution
- Supervise security staff and maintain high disciplinary standards among the team
- Conduct annual appraisals for all the security guards
- Act as the management filler to gather the necessary security information in our operating areas for security of company's property, pupils and staff
- Ensure that the security guards are provided with the necessary working tools and uniforms for efficiency in their work
- Ensure safe custody of all security gadgets and records in the Group of Schools
- Follow up police and court matters relating to the security and transport department in liaison with the relevant departmental heads
- Carry out proper investigations on any security related incident and give your recommendations to the Directors/ Vice Chancellor for final decision
- Note that any arrests after an incident involving the company must have the Director's approval
- Ensure that all company's security equipment e.g
- Electric fence, alarm, security lights and contracted back up facilities are always well serviced and in good working condition
- Ensure that the company dogs are well fed and accorded the necessary medical attention
- Any other duties that may be assigned to you by the Directors
Deputy Head of Security
NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Deputize the Head of Security
- Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives
- Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures
- Plan security for special and high-risk events
- Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations
- Develop budgets for security operations
- Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies
- Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations
- Assist in emergency management and contingency planning
- Arrange for or perform VIP protection activities
- Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures
- Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures
- CCTV Control and Monitoring
- Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches
- Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives
- Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement
- Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures
- Conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of the facilities security processes
- Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations
- Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols
- Collect and analyze security data to determine security needs, security program goals, or program accomplishments
- Supervise subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining
- Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard assets, employees, guests, or others on company property
Constable of National Police Service
NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE
09.2007 - 09.2014
- Obey and execute all lawful orders in respect of the execution of the duties of office which I may from time to time receive from superiors in the service
- Obey and execute all orders and warrants lawfully issued
- Provide assistance to members of the public when they are in need
- Maintain law and order
- Protect life and property including V.I.P Protection
- Preserve and maintain public peace and safety
- Collect and communicate intelligence affecting law and order
- Take all steps necessary to prevent the commission of offences and public nuisance
- Detect offenders and bring them to justice
- Investigate crime
- Apprehend all persons legally authorized to apprehend and for whose apprehension sufficient ground exists
Education
MA - Security Mgt& Police Studies
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
09-2024
Bachelor - Business Information Technology
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
01.2013
K.C.S.E. -
KAPSABET BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL
KAPSABET01.2005
KCPE -
ST. PETER'S HIGH CLASS ACADEMY
01.2001
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Hardworking
- Goal-oriented
- Industrious
- Dynamic team player
- Extremely friendly
- Deadline-oriented
- Good organizer
- Fast learner
- Self-motivated
- Disciplined
- Dependable
- Diligent
- Obedient
- Honest
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/05/86
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: KENYAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
- Religion: CHRISTIAN
References
- John Mengesa, Human Resource Manager, Cobra Security Limited, P.O Box 27749-00506
Nairobi. Phone: 0724 176 555 Email: john.mengesa@cobrasecurityltd.com
Kenya. - Nichola Mwaura, Dean of Students, Riara University, P.O Box 21389-00505, Nairobi, +254 721 383 533, nmwaura@riarauniversity.ac.ke
- Charles Chelal, Superintendent of Police, Head of Security-Kenyatta University, P.O Box 40048-00100, Nairobi, +254 727 287 976, charleschelal08@yahoo.com
- Jane Kimani, Director of East African Operations, Angaza, P.O Box 35178-00100, Nairobi, +254 722 861 669, khimanij@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Keeping abreast with current affairs.
- Reading inspirational books.
- Travelling.
- Learning new languages.
- Interested in environmental conservation.
Id Card Number
25122579
Professional Courses And Qualifications
- 01/2024, International Security Management Institute (ISMI)-UK, Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP)
- 09/2015, IBIMA-Kenya Chapter, Cybercrime
- 05/2015, Africa Centre for Corporate Studies, Security & Counterterrorism
- 04/2015, Centre for Capacity Building, Budgeting
- 03/2015, Kenya School of Government, Crime Prevention
- 05/2014, Administration Police Training College, Cadet Course-Credit
- 08/2014, Kenya School of Adventure Leadership, Leadership Development
- 08/2014, Humanitarian Peace Support School-KESAL, Incident Command System
- 08/2010, Administration Police Training College, Law and General Paper
- 2007-2008, Administration Police Training College, Basic Recruits Course
- 03/2006, World Wide Information Technology, Computer Packages
Timeline
Chief Security Officer
KENYA UTALII COLLEGE
12.2022 - Current
Nairobi Branch Operations Manager
COBRA SECURITY COMPANY LIMITED
06.2021 - 11.2022
Group Security & Safety Manager
RIARA UNIVERSITY & GROUP OF SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 12.2020
Deputy Head of Security
NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT
10.2014 - 08.2016
Constable of National Police Service
NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE
09.2007 - 09.2014
MA - Security Mgt& Police Studies
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor - Business Information Technology
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
K.C.S.E. -
KAPSABET BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL
KCPE -
ST. PETER'S HIGH CLASS ACADEMY
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