Chief Safety And Security Officer (Gmg/Seg 3)

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Cannabis Licensing Authority is seeking suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:
Chief Safety and Security Officer (GMG/SEG 3)– Vacant

Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring effective programmes for the establishment of a robust safety and security culture within the entity.The incumbent will ensure:
The protection of physical infrastructure/office, equipment/furniture, documents information, telecommunication assets
The preparation of safety and security plans
Security vetting/background checks on staff
Investigation of complaints against members of staff as well as security and safety breaches identified
The development of mechanisms to maintain transparency and efficiency as well as business continuity

Key Outputs
Safety and security updates/ reports produced
Safety and security strategies and policies implemented
Standard Operating Procedures developed and implemented
Safety and security guidelines as well as programmes developed and implemented within the cannabis industry
Safety and security awareness training programmes conducted
Computer security incidents investigations supported
Security solutions monitored/maintained
Safety and security plans prepared
Complaints and security/safety breaches investigated
Budget and operational plan developed
Risk/threats assessments and security analyses conducted
Contingency plan prepared and implemented

Key Responsibilities
Technical
Plans, executes, assesses and monitors all tasks assigned;
Produces periodic and Ad-hoc Reports of high quality for every incident, security threat and vulnerability reported or identified;
Provides technical advice in support of the Authority’s Security Policy, Strategy, guidelines, standards and best practices;
Develops and implements Safety and Security Strategies, Policies, Procedures and Plans to include cyber security;
Develops and implements of Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for handling future types of Security incidents that could threaten the Authority’s operations.;
Assists with the development of security guidelines for the regulation of the cannabis industry i.e. to prevent theft, diversion, inversion as well as illicit trafficking;
Contributes to the development of Information Security, cyber security and protective security related policies as well as related guidelines, standards and best practices within the Public Sector;
Performs proactive engagement in order to identify potential risks as well as threats to the Medicinal Cannabis Industry and its stakeholders;
Ensures compliance with Safety and Security guidelines, standards and requirements;
Contributes to the preparation of Budget, Corporate and Operational Plans;
Participates in discussions for the development of Government safety and security strategy;
Ensures that safety and security awareness training or sensitization sessions are conducted;
Ensures that access control and CCTV systems are installed and monitored as well as an identification cards system is acquired and managed;
Ensures that the relevant safety and security reports are prepared;
Coordinates the conduct of security/risk assessments and ensures that exercises are is conducted to test the resilience of the infrastructure/office and operations to compromise;
Manages the sharing of protective security information and best practices;
Assists the Director, Information Technology and Business Services in the investigation of computer security incidents using appropriate analytical tools;
Ensures the development of training modules and technical documentation;
Conducts knowledge sharing sessions with other technical personnel on lessons learnt or new findings within the Public Service;
Monitors all in-place security solutions for the Authority for efficient and optimal operations;
Ensures the design and execution of threat and vulnerability assessments, through security audits, investigations and surveys and the preparation of reports on mitigating strategies;
Ensures that investigation of complaints against members of staff are conducted to determine veracity of claims;
Co-ordinates background checks/vetting of staff and preparation of relevant reports;
Ensures that the requisite safety and security exercises/drills are conducted as required;
Ensures the establishment of the requisite partnerships with key stakeholders such as the JCF, MOCA, JDF, JCA, PICA, FLA, NLA;
Ensures that all threats reported/received against any matter of staff is addressed in a timely, appropriate and meaningful manner;
Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer
Human Resource
Participates in recruitment of staff for the unit, recommends transfers, promotion and leave
Ensures the developmental and welfare needs of staff in the division are identified and addressed
Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports and recommends corrective actions where necessary
Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching
Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the division’s and authority’s goal

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Good Oral and Written Communication skills
Customer and Quality Focus
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Good problem solving, decision making, planning, analytical and organizing skills • Goal/result oriented
Good Management Skills
Excellent knowledge of security mechanism and safety protocols
Knowledge of Systems Development
Excellent knowledge of Risk and threats Assessments
Ability to work in a team
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Good report writing skills
Excellent knowledge of Government Records Management practices and procedures
Ability to manage limited resources in order to achieve challenging output targets

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Security Management, Public Administration, Management Studies or other equivalent qualification
Experience in Property management or Asset Management would be an asset
Five (5) to ten (10) years working experience with three (3) years being at the senior management level
Experience in the security/armed forces, private security, industry or investigative environment would be an asset

Special Working Conditions
This position involves extensive field work. Field work may require walking considerable distances on uneven surface with exposure to pesticides and fertilizers. There may be encounters with disagreeable members of the public who violate the terms and conditions of the licence. A flexi 40-hour work week schedule applies and will involve working at least two nights per week and on weekends.
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