Safety and Security Manager

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervisor of the Assistant Postmaster General (Administration) the overall objective of the Safety and Security Manager is to protect the revenue and all other assets associated with the Corporation. The incumbent will ensure the timely development and implementation of relevant programmes/initiatives, standards and best practices in relation to safety and security. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all staff as well as ensuring adequate mechanisms are in place to reduce loses to the Department.

Key Responsibilities

Management and Administrative

• Contributes to the development of the Section’s Budget, Operational and Unit Plan.
• Collaborates with supervisor in the preparation, signing and submission of Individual Work Plan.
• Manages the day-to-day operations and services of the Section ensuring Unit/Individual Plans are aligned to the operational objective and budget of the Department and is executed.
• Keeps abreast with new security and safety-related technologies and recommends improvement.
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences, and other fora.

Technical

• Plans, executes, assesses and monitors all tasks assigned;
• Produces periodic and ad-hoc reports for every incident, security threats, and vulnerability reported or identified;
• Provides technical advice in support of the Department’s security policy, strategy, guidance, standards and best practices;
• Contributes to the development of safety and security strategies, policies, procedures and plans to include cyber security;
• Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling future types of security incidents that could threaten the Department’s operations;
• Assists with the Development of security guidelines for the regulation of the postal sector that is to prevent theft, compromise, contamination etc. of mails;
• Performs proactive engagement to identify potential risk as well as threats to the postal sector and its stakeholders both locally and internationally;
• Ensures compliance with safety and security guidelines, standards and requirements;
• In collaboration with the Human Resources Department, ensure that safety and security awareness training or sensitization sessions are conducted;
• In collaboration with the Human Resources Department, ensure the development of training modules and technical documents;
• Ensures the access control and CCTV systems are installed and monitored.
• Coordinates the conduct of security/risk assessments and ensures that exercise are conducted to test the reliance of the infrastructure/office and operations Department;
• Assists the Information Technology Department in the investigation of computer security incidents using appropriate analytical tools;
• Ensure that all in-place security solutions for the Department are monitored for efficient and optimal operations;
• Ensures that the investigation of complaints against members of staff are conducted to determine the veracity of claims;
• Ensures that the requisite safety and security exercise/drills are conducted as required;
• Ensures that all threats reported/received against any matter of staff is addressed in a timely, appropriate and meaningful manner;
• Ensures/provides direct oversight and management of the Department’s internal Security Officer/Guard Force;
• Ensures the routine preparation of standing or work orders for Security Officers and Security Companies.

Human Resources

• Participates in recruitment of staff for the Section, recommends transfers, promotion and level;
• Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of team work, employee empowerment and commitment to the Security Department and the Department’s goal;
• Ensures that direct reports are aware of and adhere to the policies, procedures and regulations which affect the Department;
• Recommends/administers disciplinary action in keeping with established Human Resources policies.

Other Responsibilities

• Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee;
• Attend court hearings;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Public Management, Business Administration or related field;
• Extensive experience and training in security management and intelligence methodology;
• Training inn criminal justice/police science;
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in the field at a supervisory level;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft applications;
• Training/ Background in Occupational Safety & Health practices would be an asset.

Authority

• Authorises travel schedules and claims for payment
• Recommends leave, acting appointments and promotions, suspensions and transfers
• Activate, deactivate the fire/emergency alarms
• Initiate investigations
• Act as custodian for confidential information/data..et al.
  
  Applicants can send or e-mail your letter of application and CV by Friday, 18 October, 2024 to:
• The Human Resources Manager
• Guyana Post Office Corporation
• Robb Street, Georgetown
• E-mail: recruitment@guypost.gy