Dedicated Security Officer with 5+ years experience in corporate and retail security operations. Proven expertise in risk assessment, emergency response, and team leadership. Certified security professional with strong technical skills in surveillance systems and security protocol implementation.
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James
Atieno
Thika, Kisii County, Kenya
•Phone +254711234567
•jatieno@email.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Security Supervisor
• Kenya
SecureGuard Africa Ltd
January 2021 - Present
• Led a team of 15 security officers providing protection for 3 major retail chains in Nairobi, reducing security incidents by 35% through enhanced patrol strategies
• Implemented digital incident reporting system that reduced documentation time by 50%
• Conducted 120+ security audits identifying vulnerabilities in client premises
Security Officer
• Kenya
Nairobi Metro Security Services
June 2018 - December 2020
• Managed access control systems for corporate headquarters with 500+ daily visitors
• Reduced response time to security alarms by 40% through improved monitoring procedures
• Trained 25+ new security personnel on emergency response protocols
EDUCATION
Certificate in Business Information Technology
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
• Kenya
• December 2021
SKILLS
Surveillance Systems (CCTV), Crowd Control, Conflict Resolution, First Aid/CPR, Security Risk Assessment, Incident Reporting, Access Control Management, Fire Safety Procedures, Kenyan Security Laws & Regulations
PROJECTS
Electronic Access Control System Upgrade
• Kenya
• Spearheaded migration from manual logbooks to biometric access system at 12 client sites
• Reduced unauthorized access incidents by 40% within first 6 months of implementation
Community Safety Awareness Program
• Kenya
• Organized quarterly security workshops for Thika residents in collaboration with local administration
• Trained 150+ community members on basic crime prevention techniques
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Security Professional (CSP)
• Kenya
• March 2022
Security Association of Kenya
Advanced First Aid Certification
• Kenya
• October 2020
Kenya Red Cross Society
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Security Officer of the Year
• 2022
SecureGuard Africa Ltd
Community Safety Champion Award
• 2021
Thika Town Council
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Top Hiring Companies: Master Piece Security Firm, Kk Security, Al - Hattab Security Services, Doha Festival City
Common Work Locations: Nairobi, Doha, Mombasa, Kericho
Top Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationEmergency ResponseAccess ControlTeamworkConflict ResolutionFirst AidIncident Reporting
Education Levels
Bachelor's Degree 41.4%
Diploma 41.4%
KCSE Certificate 13.8%
Mechanical Engineering 3.4%
Top Schools
- University Of Nairobi 7
- Kenyatta University 4
- Uzuri Institute Of Technology And Development, Kenya 2
- Mombasa Technical University 2
- Kagumo Girls High School 2
Top Certifications
- Stcw Basic Safety Training 5
- Lifeguard Certification 5
- Basic Fire Fighting 4
- Basic First Aid And Cpr 4
- Managing Safely (Iosh) 4
Common Responsibilities
- • Monitor premises and report suspicious activitiesEnforce safety protocols and support emergency protocolsDevelop vigilan...
- • Ensured proper handing and taking over of duties between officers, maintaining continuity of security operations.Oversaw...
- • Monitored and patrolled premises to prevent theft, observe and report suspicious activities, and ensure overall safety.R...
- • Security of government buildings, Physical security Information officer Prevent crime Close protection...
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