We are a leading integrated security solutions provider with a presence in Nyanza, Western and Rift Valley Counties. We specialize in providing professional integrated security products, services and solutions. We are looking for a detail-oriented problem-solver to join our team as a Training Officer.
Job brief
As a training officer, your job will be to equip guards with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out their work activities effectively
SUMMARY
Job Description
- Is in charge of guards’ recruitment and training.
- Identify training and development needs through job assessment, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with heads of departments.
- Ensure that the company’s statutory training requirements are in line with the PSRA requirements.
- Conduct weekly recruitment exercise to beef up the number of guards in line with the company and customer requirements.
- Ensure that all recruits have all the required mandatory documents before deployment.
- Ensure that candidates recruited undergo basic guard training before deployment.
- Give written examination/aptitude tests to recruits in order to test their reading and writing skills.
- Compile a training report on all recruits before a pass-out.
- Conduct refresher courses on guards, supervisors and in-charges to ensure that they maintain a peak performance levels.
- Conduct a pass-out parade for the trained guards.
- Ensure high standards of discipline among guards and the recruits.
- Designing and expanding training and development programs based on both the company’s and individual training needs.
- Considering the costs of planned programs and keeping within budgets while assessing the return on investment of any training or development.
- Working in a team to produce competent, relevant and professional employees.
- Developing effective induction programs, refresher and on the job trainings.
- Devising individual learning plans.
- Assisting in producing training materials for in-house courses.
- Liaising with other training instructors to ensure all training is done in line with the company’s recruitment and training policy.
- Managing the delivery of training and development programs and devising a training strategy for the organization.
- Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with relevant departmental heads.
- Evaluating training and development programs.
- In liaison with the training instructors, solve specific training problems, either on a one- to-one basis or in groups.
- Keeping up-to-date with developing and emerging trends in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant seminars.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ continuous working experience in private security.
- Diploma in Security Studies or a related field and possession of an NYS discharge certificate will be an added advantage.
- Possession of a valid riding license – Class A2 or G is desirable.
Key Competencies
- Must be physically able to perform outlined duties for specified shifts as assigned.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to customer service skills.
- Report Writing Skills
- Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
- Must be capable of handling stressful situations without decreasing productivity.
Job Location: Nyanza & Western regions
Method of Application
If your experience, personality, and competencies match the above specifications, we would love to meet you and explore the role with you. Please send your resume and cover letter only, clearly indicating the Job Title ‘Training Officer’ on the subject line, and forward your application to reach us not later than 20th August, 2024 to careers@chakracompanyltd.com