Security Officer

Job Description

Title: Security Officer

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduate in Criminology /Management/security/logistics or any relevant field.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Security Management

Job Context:
∎ IRC is seeking a Safety & Security Officer for its Bangladesh Country Program, based in Ukhiya with frequent travel to program locations. The Security officer will work with the Sr Coordinator Safety, Security & Access and program team to ensure that filed operations security procedures are adequate and managed in all level.
∎ Under the supervision of the Senior Coordinator Safety, Security & Access, the security officer will support managing physical security systems of different facilities in Ukhiya and Teknaf, and implement IRC`s Security Management Plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CPs) and risk assessments. The Security Office will assists conduct onsite training for staff and drivers.
∎ Work Location: Teknaf , Cox`s Bazar
∎ Reporting to: Senior Coordinator (Safety, Security & Access)
∎ Department: Safety, Security & Access
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: Up to 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
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Job Responsibilities:
∎ Physical Safety & Security Management
∎ Ensure all physical security measures in the different sites are operational and adequate.
∎ Supervise guard deployment in office, warehouse and expat guest house.
∎ Periodically practice emergency response plan in all facilities.
∎ Periodically check operational capacity of the CCTV, record and troubleshoot as and when required. (when available) .
∎ Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting
∎ Monitor local security situation and report on a daily basis.
∎ Visit camp/program area on a regular basis. See to camps of safety and security situation in connection to local crimes, law and order, political movement, tension between the communities, etc.
∎ Identify and support in actor mapping.
∎ Contingency support
∎ Know all contingency support requirements.
∎ Ensure all contingency materials are present in office/warehouse/guest house. Report for replenishment.
∎ Inform and update changes required in contingency planning.
∎ Support to prepare route map and camp risk mapping.
∎ Misc
∎ Develop ongoing relationships with local authorities as needed and other power brokers within IRC's operational areas.
∎ Promote safety & security culture in the organization. Regularly discuss security issues with staff/ team meeting.
∎ Conduct driver's safety briefing as and when required.
∎ Train security guards about response planning and security management.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Demonstrated understanding in security management in a large non-government / government organization.
∎ Experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
∎ At least 2-3 years' experience in corporate security industry.
∎ Experience in INGO/NGO/UN/Military/Police or similar industry is an added advantage.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Two bonuses in a year equivalent to two basic salaries.

Application Deadline: November 5, 2019

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Category: NGO/Development