Senior Security Officer (DF7)

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, the Senior Security Officer safeguards employees, customers, visitors, premises, assets, cash-handling environments and other Bank resources against security threats, loss, damage and unauthorised access. The role monitors security risks, enforces security policies and procedures, coordinates incident response and investigations, and promotes a security-conscious culture across the Bank's premises and operations, in line with applicable laws, regulatory requirements and internal policies. The duty station is the Head Office.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor physical security measures across premises, branches, offices, ATMs, cash-handling areas and other facilities, ensuring access control, asset protection and compliance with approved security standards.
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments, inspections and vulnerability reviews, recommend mitigation measures and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate the reporting, escalation, documentation and management of security incidents, breaches, suspicious activities, theft and threats, and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor the operation of security systems such as CCTV, alarms and access control systems, and coordinate their maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor contracted security personnel and security service providers, recommend corrective action where standards are not met, and conduct or coordinate investigations into incidents, suspected fraud-related breaches, theft and unauthorised access, working with internal functions and law enforcement where appropriate.
• Develop and deliver security awareness programmes and coordinate security drills and emergency preparedness.
• Support enforcement of security policies, run periodic compliance checks, and support the security budget, procurement and contract administration.
• Maintain records of security equipment, assets, maintenance and expenditure, and coordinate with Branch Operations, Facilities Management, Information Security, Risk, Compliance and Human Resources.
• Support emergency response and business continuity arrangements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminology, Risk Management, Security Studies or another relevant discipline.
• Certification in security procedures; a recognised professional qualification in security management, risk management, investigations or a related field is an added advantage.
• At least 7 years' relevant experience in security management, preferably in a commercial bank, financial institution or similar security-sensitive organisation.
• Experience supervising security personnel and managing outsourced security service providers; experience coordinating with law enforcement agencies is an added advantage.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle for long distances with a clean driving record.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of physical security principles, access control, surveillance systems, incident response and loss prevention.
• Good understanding of applicable Ugandan laws, regulatory requirements, occupational health and safety principles and internal security controls.
• Analytical, investigative, problem-solving and report-writing skills, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Applications are made through the Bank's careers page, with a deadline of Wednesday 28 October 2026; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.