Senior Security Officer – Operations: Bank Of Zambia


Bank of Zambia, an equal opportunity employer invites applications from suitably qualified Zambians to apply for the following vacant position:

SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER – OPERATIONS, RO (1 POST)

GRADE: BOZ4

Job Purpose

To supervise and oversee security duties in a shift.

Main Accountabilities

  • Assign duties to security officers in the shift and oversee the activities under his/her charge to ensure that there is staff accountability and timely deployments.
  • Oversee security coverage during Bank operations in accordance with procedures.
  • Take custody of and issue specialized equipment for use by officers during operations in accordance with associated statutory requirements and Bank procedures.
  • Seek & analyse information on breach of security procedures and take/recommend appropriate remedial measures.
  • Enforce compliance, by all stakeholders, with security policies and procedures to protect life and Bank assets.
  • Compiles daily incident reports for management information and decision making.
  • Coordinate subcontracted security personnel deployed at various locations in line with contract terms and conditions.
  • Manage staff performance in accordance with the Bank’s Performance Management System procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must have served the Bank on Attachment or Secondment programme
  • Diploma in Social Sciences, Law, Criminology or equivalent plus Security Training with two (2) years’ relevant experience.
  • Experience in Security at Supervisory level
  • Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Levels (Credit or better).

Key Knowledge and Attributes

  • Supervisory skills
  • Good writing skills
  • Good Time Management skills

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Bank of Zambia Conditions of Service will apply.  Please note that the positions are on Fixed Term Contracts of Employment for three (3) years and renewable subject to good performance.

Only candidates who meet the above role specifications should apply online or by enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae and certified photocopies of certificates to the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 25th February 2020.  For more information, visit: www.boz.zm.

Women are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Director – Human Resources

Bank of Zambia

Bank Square

P O Box 30080

LUSAKA