Security Coordinator - EACOP Pump Station 1

About the role

Q-Sourcing, a manpower management firm operating across East Africa, is recruiting a Security Coordinator for its client EACOP at Pump Station 1 in Uganda. The post reports to the Security Manager or Country Security Manager and supervises security supervisors and guards deployed at PS1. It covers security operations, access control, risk management, incident reporting, emergency response, liaison with police and local authorities, and security personnel management.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day security operations, implement the approved PS1 Security Plan and monitor contracted security providers against their contractual requirements.
• Ensure adequate deployment of security personnel, conduct regular inspections and patrols, and maintain security posts, patrol routes and access-control positions.
• Control access for employees, contractors, visitors and vehicles; issue and control access cards, visitor passes and permits; investigate access-control violations and maintain access records.
• Carry out security risk and vulnerability assessments, maintain a security risk register, and support contingency plans.
• Respond to incidents, escalate serious ones, prepare incident, daily and situation reports, lead preliminary investigations and track corrective actions.
• Support the Emergency Response Plan, coordinate security responses to emergencies, run drills and liaise with police, fire and rescue and medical services.
• Manage relationships with PS1 management, HSE, construction and logistics, and with the Uganda Police Force, Oil and Gas Police and local authorities.
• Guide security supervisors and guards, monitor attendance, discipline and performance, hold briefings and toolbox talks, and identify training needs.
• Monitor CCTV, access-control systems, alarms and other security technology, test them regularly and review footage when needed.
• Protect critical assets and infrastructure, support protection of high-value equipment and fuel, and support audits and compliance checks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, International Relations, Criminology, Political Science, Risk Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in security (private security company, army or police).
• Professional security certifications such as CPP or PSP are highly desirable.