Security/Surveillance Assistance Officer

Job Description

Post Title Security/Surveillance Assistance Officer

Duty Station Jowhar Branch, Hirshaballe

Expected starting date 1st December 2024

Status Permanent

Appointment period Full-time

Reports to Branch manager

Supervises None

About the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS)

The Central Bank of Somalia was established in 1968 as the country’s financial regulatory institution. After years of insecurity, fragility, and economic decline due to the collapse of the state in 1991, The Central Bank was revived and strengthened with the CBS Act of 2011. The Act laid a new foundation to regulate and boost the country’s finance sector and facilitate economic growth.

Our Vision:

The CBS vision is to contribute to the prosperity of the people of Somalia, through maintaining economic & price stability, and financial system stability to support sustainable growth through policy stimulus & advice. In doing so, the Bank would act with the highest degree of integrity & professionalism.

Our Mission:

The mission of CBS is to fulfill its core objectives of maintaining price stability; and building a robust, stable, up-to-date, and sound financial system. This would enable CBS to increase the provision of financial services with a wider choice of services geared to all levels of society which is essential for sustainable growth & the alleviation of poverty.

Our Institutional Values:

· Commitment to serving the public interest.

· Institutional services and orientation.

· Ethics and integrity.

· Transparency and leadership by example.

Teamwork, equity, fairness, and confidentiality.

1- Role

As a Security Officer, you will undertake security and surveillance duties and you will be responsible for detecting any suspicious happenings and preventing vandalism, thefts, or any other criminal behavior.

2- General Description

Security Officer monitors CBS properties, buildings, and areas and ensures there is no occurrence of suspicious activity around. Responsibilities of a security guard include inspecting access points, restraining trespassers, and responding to alarms and emergencies.

3- Duties and Responsibilities

· Monitors and responds to technical security alarms installed in government buildings

· Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, restraining trespassers

· Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures

· Internal Security locking windows, and doors and turning off the electricity is the responsibility of the security officer branch

· Contribute to security team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

· Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry

· Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

· Assist Security Senior Officer in Ensuring the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and the premises

· Patrol premises regularly

· Monitoring surveillance cameras and equipment

· Inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points

· Authorize entrance of people and vehicles

· Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel and visitors

· Report any suspicious behaviors and happenings to supervisors

· Respond to alarms or suspicious noises, and react in a timely manner

· Complete reports by recording observations, information, and occurrences

· Submit reports of daily surveillance activity

· Submit reports of every suspicious action

· Protect and maintain confidential information

· Adhere to all company service and operating standards

· Performs other related duties as assigned by the branch

Skills and Qualifications
Education:

§ Bachelor’s degree in security, Criminal/Forensic Science, International Relations, or

§ Good knowledge of the rules of first aid and self-

Experience:

At least 3 years of working with security institutions, public law enforcement, financial institutions (e.g., banks), private security agencies, or closely related field
Language:

§ Operationally fluent in both Somali and English.

1- Functional and Organizational Skills

· Good understanding of legal guidelines for security and public safety

· Good knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques employed in establishing and maintaining building security

· Skill in observing and detecting unusual occurrences or behavior

· Good knowledge of police and security techniques

· Experience in proposal and report writing

· Excellent computer skills

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills

· good teamwork and time management skills

· Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

· High level of integrity and honesty

Should be alert and have good judgement in detecting and reporting unusual situations which indicate a danger to the building, its equipment, or contents

How to apply
Qualified national applicants with required skills are invited to submit their electronic applications and updated resumes through email; recruitment@centralbank.gov.so and copy to branches@centralbank.gov.so not later Than 17th October 2024, midnight Mogadishu time. Incomplete Applications and those received after deadline will not be considered, Per human resources policy, Central Bank is equal opportunity employer, female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Please note Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.