Samson Ndombi Ndili
Security And Safety Professional
Kakamega
Summary
An organized and astute personality, with eyes for details with strong work ethic and high level of integrity. Have over 20 years of varied experience in the military handling Command, Intelligence, Investigation, Administrative, Personnel and National Security matters and United Nations Peace-keeping Operations. Have been successful in the Corporate Security for the last 15 years and been instrumental in assisting a prestigious Corporate Company (Safaricom).
Security management professional prepared for this role. Adept in developing and executing security strategies, risk assessment, and crisis management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and excellent communication. Skilled in security technology, threat analysis, and emergency response.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Regional Security Manager
Safaricom PLC
09.2015 - 02.2025
- Manage all aspects of physical and personnel security for company facilities and regional staff:
- Design & plan; Propose; Implement; Manage; Monitor & improve all elements including: - Access Control, Perimeter Security, Surveillance Systems, Physical Guarding, Fiber Network, Back-up Response, Security Escorts, BTS Security, Event Security
- Undertake the following activities in relation to Security Management: - Security Sweeps, Penetration Tests, Intruder Detection and Alarm Response Tests, Security surveys, Internal security audits.
- Liaison & Investigations: Investigate, follow-up and resolve security issues/cases affecting company mobile and immobile assets e.g. facilities, network equipment/property, staff, documents e.t.c
- Assist company & regional staff, through liaison with law enforcement agencies, on resolution of matters that require such intervention.
- Liaise with law enforcement agencies and sensitize company regional staff on general insecurity trends, personal/residential security awareness
- Coordinate the conduct of bi-annual security awareness briefs at all manned company facilities in conjunction with contracted Security Risk Management Consultant
- Work in close liaison with the Health & Safety Manager where necessary on health & security issues.
- Policies, Processes & Procedures: Formulate and continuously review policies, processes and procedures pertaining to Physical and Personnel Security, Document SLAs with all service providers.
- Budget & Financial Management: Develop budgets and forecasts for all physical and personnel security related services for Safaricom facilities, Manage the assigned security budget and all security related projects.
- People Indirect: Manage security personnel seconded by contractors on service provision.
Senior Security Officer Regional Security
Safaricom PLC
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Manage all aspects of physical and personnel security for company facilities and regional staff:
- Design & plan; Propose; Implement; Manage; Monitor & improve all elements including: - Access Control, Perimeter Security, Surveillance Systems, Physical Guarding, Back-up Response, Security Escorts, Event Security
- Undertake the following activities in relation to Security Management: - Security Sweeps, Penetration Tests, Intruder Detection and Alarm Response Tests, Security surveys, Internal security audits.
- Liaison & Investigations: Investigate, follow-up and resolve security issues/cases affecting company mobile and immobile assets e.g. facilities, network equipment/property, staff, documents e.t.c
- Assist company & regional staff, through liaison with law enforcement agencies, on resolution of matters that require such intervention.
- Liaise with law enforcement agencies and sensitize company regional staff on general insecurity trends, personal/residential security awareness
- Coordinate the conduct of bi-annual security awareness briefs at all manned company facilities in conjunction with contracted Security Risk Management Consultant
- Work in close liaison with the Health & Safety Manager where necessary on health & security issues.
- Policies, Processes & Procedures: Formulate and continuously review policies, processes and procedures pertaining to Physical and personnel Security, Document SLAs with all service providers.
- Budget & Financial Management: Develop budgets and forecasts for all physical and personnel security related services for Safaricom facilities, Manage the assigned security budget and all security related projects.
- People Indirect: Manage security personnel seconded by contractors on service provision.
Senior Security Officer Investigations
Safaricom PLC
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Conduct of Companywide physical security investigations
- Conduct Security briefings to staff members
- Conduct Security audits/ surveys
- Prepare periodic Security Advisories and updates
- Deputize Security Manager
Security and Risk Management Consultant
Corporate Risk Services
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Company Overview: Security and Risk Management Consultant (SAFARICOM VODAFONE KENYA)
- Man the Safaricom Crisis Management Centre
- Conduct Security briefings to staff members
- Supervising of thirty-three (33) Security Controllers manning the security Helpdesk and four control rooms within Safaricom facilities
- Conduct Security audits/ surveys
- Conduct Investigations
- Prepare periodic Security Advisories and updates
- Security consultancy
- Security and Risk Management Consultant (SAFARICOM VODAFONE KENYA)
Company Commander
KENYA ARMY MILITARY POLICE CORPS
11.2005 - 11.2006
- Command, training and administration of the Company during war and peacetime
- Management of equipment, arms and other logistics of the Company.
- Welfare of the Company personnel and their dependants
- Investigations of incidents relating to both soldiers and civilians within and outside the military barracks
Military Police Platoon Commander
UNITED NATIONS OPERATION MISSION IN BURUNDI (ONUB)
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Platoon Commander
- Prepare and maintain the maps of our Area of Responsibility.
- Prepare Security updates on our AOR
- Maintained list of ONUB, FDD, FAB, FNL, Police and UN staff with portfolio.
- Maintained weekly patrol plans
- Conduct investigations involving UN staff and Burundi citizens.
- Prepared Situation Reports (SITREP)
- Brief UN Military observers on all major activities in our AOR.
- Assessment of FNL disposition/ strength within AOR
- Seek information on the activities of NGOs working within AOR.
- Enforce UN code of Conduct
- Assist in coordinating VIP escorts within Mission area
- Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR)
- Coordinate and supervise all the activities of DDR of ex-combatants in the AOR
- Help UN agencies in the selection of and management of DDR sites
- Maintain a record of disarmed ex-combatants and weapons/ ammunition deposited
- Ensure safe escort/ transportation of disarmed ex-combatants to the demobilization centers
Intelligence Officer
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CORPS (MIC) DOD HEADQUARTERS
10.2003 - 10.2004
- Collection of Intelligence
- Military Liaison Officer in Lokichogio (Kenya – Sudan) border
- Security surveys and audits in military establishments
- Advised the Chief of Military Intelligence on intelligence matters and vetting in the Kenya Armed Forces
- Conducted lectures at Armed Forces Colleges on intelligence matters
- Conducted investigations on Security related matters involving military personnel and dependants
- Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence matters
Staff Officer Operations (SO3)
KENYA ARMY
01.2003 - 09.2003
- Manning of the operations room
- Briefing and advising the Brigade commander on security issues affecting troops in operation areas
- Monitoring and reporting of security situation in operation areas
- Marking and updating security operations map
Battalion Intelligence Officer/ Platoon Commander
KENYA ARMY
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Command, training and administration of the Platoon
- Collection and analysis of intelligence
- Investigations in the Battalion
Military Platoon Commander
UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SIERRA LEONE (UNAMSIL)
12.2000 - 12.2001
- Platoon Commander
- Prepare and maintain the maps of our Area of Responsibility
- Prepare Security updates on our AOR
- Maintained list of UNAMSIL, RUF, CDF, Police and UN staff with portfolio
- Ensured the end of hostilities in Sierra Leone
- Monitored ceasefire between RUF and Sierra Leone Army
- Maintained weekly patrol plans
- Prepared Situation Reports (SITREP)
- Brief UN Military observers on all major activities in our AOR
- Assessment of RUF disposition/ strength within AOR
- Seek information on the activities of NGOs working within AOR
- Protection of Internally displaced persons against attacks by rebels
- Assisted in ensuring elections were carried out amicably in Sierra Leone
- Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Officer (DDR)
- Coordinate and supervise all the activities of DDR of ex-combatants in the AOR
- Help UN agencies in the selection of and management of DDR sites
- Maintain a record of disarmed ex-combatants and weapons/ ammunition deposited
- Ensure safe escort/ transportation of disarmed ex-combatants to the demobilization centers
Platoon Commander
KENYA ARMY
11.1995 - 12.2000
- Command, training and administration of the Platoon
- Investigations within the Battalion and company
- The main Operations Officer in the company during peace and wartime
Education
Physical Security Professional (PSP) -
ASIS International
11.2024 - Current
Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP), Diploma Level 6 - undefined
International Security Management Institute (UK)
Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OH&S MS) Internal Auditor Training Course (ISO 450001) - undefined
BSI Training Academy
Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation - undefined
Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice
Certificate in Military Science - undefined
School of Infantry Warminster United Kingdom
01.2002 - 12.2003
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
Kakamega High School
01.1990 - 11.1993
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - undefined
Matioli Primary School
01.1980 - 11.1989
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access)
Internet and E-mail (Intranet & Microsoft Outlook)
Self-motivated individual with excellent written & oral communication skills
Results-oriented
Able to work under constraints and pressure
CCTV monitoring
Access control
Executive protection
Travel security
Workplace violence
Security audits
Emergency planning
Threat assessment
Background checks
Physical security
Event security
Crisis management
Risk analysis
Incident response
Data privacy
Information security
Security policies
Business continuity
Cybersecurity awareness
Asset protection
Security training
Surveillance systems
Security operations
Security team management
CCTV experience
Safety and security regulations
Security screening
Daily incident reporting
General security
Safety and security procedures
Vulnerability assessment
Weapons screening
Site visits
Investigation techniques
Incident reports
Security officer development
Operations management
Company risk management
Data protection
Loss prevention expertise
Report writing
Security resource allocation
Fraud prevention
Compliance management
Emergency response
Training oversight
Training management
Schedule management
Network security
Report generation
Staff monitoring
Resource allocation
Employee performance evaluation
Penetration testing
Disaster recovery
Intrusion detection
Threat analysis
Staff assessments
Security team leadership
Employee schedule coordination
Security officer training
Daily status reports
Security resource management
Company risk mitigation
Teamwork
CCTV surveillance
Incident investigation
Teamwork and collaboration
Microsoft office
Problem-solving
Surveillance techniques
Time management
Physical fitness
Interviews and interrogations
Security reporting
Staff leadership
Problem-solving abilities
Implementing security programs
Fire control
Alarm systems monitoring
Facility patrols
Multitasking
Staff discipline
Multitasking Abilities
Crime prevention
Crowd control
Firearms training
Excellent communication
Radio traffic monitoring
Active shooter training
Decision-making
Emergency response and management
Training drills
Self motivation
Access systems and patrol
Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Twenty Great Years of Nyayo Era Medal
- 2 United Nations Peace-Keeping Medals
- Safaricom CEOs Awards of Excellence 2022
- Safaricom CEOs Awards of Excellence 2023
- Safaricom CEOs Awards of Excellence 2024
- Safaricom Lewa Marathon Security Planning and execution from 2009 to 2015
Interests
Researching
Traveling
Music
Sports
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/25/74
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
Coursework
- Forensic Methods and Techniques
- Crime Scene Management
- Forensic Document Examination
- Platoon Commanders Course
- Military Officers Fire and Safety Course
- Intelligence and Security Course
- Military Police Investigation Course
- Peace Support Operations Course
- Kidnap Awareness Course
Timeline
Physical Security Professional (PSP) -
ASIS International
11.2024 - Current
Regional Security Manager
Safaricom PLC
09.2015 - 02.2025
Senior Security Officer Regional Security
Safaricom PLC
09.2012 - 09.2015
Senior Security Officer Investigations
Safaricom PLC
09.2009 - 09.2012
Security and Risk Management Consultant
Corporate Risk Services
06.2007 - 09.2009
Company Commander
KENYA ARMY MILITARY POLICE CORPS
11.2005 - 11.2006
Military Police Platoon Commander
UNITED NATIONS OPERATION MISSION IN BURUNDI (ONUB)
10.2004 - 10.2005
Intelligence Officer
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CORPS (MIC) DOD HEADQUARTERS
10.2003 - 10.2004
Staff Officer Operations (SO3)
KENYA ARMY
01.2003 - 09.2003
Battalion Intelligence Officer/ Platoon Commander
KENYA ARMY
01.2002 - 01.2003
Certificate in Military Science - undefined
School of Infantry Warminster United Kingdom
01.2002 - 12.2003
Military Platoon Commander
UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SIERRA LEONE (UNAMSIL)
12.2000 - 12.2001
Platoon Commander
KENYA ARMY
11.1995 - 12.2000
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
Kakamega High School
01.1990 - 11.1993
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - undefined
Matioli Primary School
01.1980 - 11.1989
Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP), Diploma Level 6 - undefined
International Security Management Institute (UK)
Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OH&S MS) Internal Auditor Training Course (ISO 450001) - undefined
BSI Training Academy
Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation - undefined
Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice