Position Title

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Position Summary

Key Accountabilities

• Security Operations
  • Manage station security operations and ensure compliance with security programmes and regulations.
  • Oversee security controls for passengers, baggage, cargo, mail, aircraft and facilities.
  • Drive continuous improvement of security operations.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Liaise with APD, NCASA, CAAS, airport operators and relevant authorities.
  • Coordinate audits, inspections, approvals and regulatory matters.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable aviation security requirements.
• Access Control
  • Monitor access control and security measures in restricted areas.
  • Ensure security screening and controls are properly implemented.
  • Follow up on security breaches and non-compliance.
• Incident Management
  • Coordinate responses to security incidents, threats and emergencies.
  • Liaise with authorities and emergency agencies when required.
  • Support security investigations and corrective actions.
• Risk Management
  • Conduct security risk, threat and vulnerability assessments.
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of security controls.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Conduct security audits, inspections and compliance checks.
  • Monitor corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure findings are addressed within the required timeline.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Prepare security, incident, compliance and regulatory reports.
  • Ensure timely reporting of significant security incidents.
  • Maintain accurate security records and documentation.
• Training & Awareness
  • Ensure personnel meet required AVSEC training and competency requirements.
  • Promote security awareness and compliance.
  • Keep updated on regulatory changes and security threats.
• Security Programme
  • Review and improve security procedures, manuals and contingency plans.
  • Coordinate programme changes with relevant authorities.
  • Ensure station procedures remain compliant with regulations and company standards.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Maintain effective relationships with authorities, airport operators, law enforcement and security providers.
  • Represent the airline at security committees, meetings and forums.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management..

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management or any related field with five (5) years of working experience.
• Diploma in Security Management or a related field with eight (8) years of working experience
• Management or a related field with eight (8) years of working experience

Areas of Experience

• Experience in aviation security operations, regulatory compliance, security quality assurance, security audits, investigations, risk assessment or security programme management is preferred.
• Experience in dealing with aviation regulatory authorities, airport operators, law enforcement agencies and security service providers will be an added advantage.