Security Guard/ Security Supervisor at Ubuntu Life in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Security Guard/ Security Supervisor

    Ubuntu LifeNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

    Apply by

    25 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Charity, NGO & Non-Profit
    Security

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    Job Description

    The main purpose of this role is to ensure the overall safety and security of the Foundation. The security team plays a critical role in the Foundation's culture and climate. A calm, structured, and positive learning environment is the top priority for the security team. Security personnel actively engage in supporting children for them to be successful in the classroom and school community.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Fulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the Foundation's comprehensive security plan; maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
    • Actively respond to incidents, fights, or other issues in the school that threaten the safety of students, staff, and/or guests utilizing Safety Care skills up to and including momentary physical intervention if warranted by the safety risk.
    • Patrol foot or mobile and monitor school property for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from the property.
    • Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the Security Supervisor or administration in a timely fashion.
    • Complete proper documentation related to incident reports and misconduct reports.
    • Produce and deliver reports to show progress against key metrics.
    • Monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requests.
    • Actively participate in professional development training to ensure ongoing growth and to advance skills.
    • Build positive and professional relationships with students and leverage those relationships to establish and maintain productive and safe learning environments and common areas of the building.
    • Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with students at all times.
    • Serve as a primary participant in emergency response during crises.
    • Key adherence to SOP and company policies.
    • Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

    Required Qualifications

    • Experience in security, preferably in a school or similar environment.
    • Training in Safety Care or similar crisis intervention techniques is an advantage.
    • Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
    • Strong observation and reporting skills.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
    • Physical fitness to perform patrols and respond to incidents.
    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Security

    Education Level

    KCSE / Senior Secondary Certificate

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your application to hr_foundation@ubuntu.life with the job title as the subject line.

    Show You Can Keep a School Calm and Safe

    Security roles in schools are about more than standing at a gate. Hiring managers want someone who can de-escalate, document, and build trust with children and staff. Your application should show you understand the balance between firmness and warmth.

    1. Highlight crisis training: If you have Safety Care, CPI, or any de-escalation training, put it on your CV. Mention specific incidents where you used these skills to prevent harm.

    2. Show you can document: Security work involves writing incident reports. Give an example of a time you wrote a clear, factual report that helped management act.

    3. Emphasize relationship-building: Schools need security who can talk to kids. Describe any experience you have mentoring, coaching, or working with young people.

    4. Prove your reliability: Post security is about showing up and staying alert. Mention your attendance record or any commendations for punctuality.

    5. Understand the school environment: Research Ubuntu Life and its mission. In your cover letter, explain why you want to protect a learning space.

    6. Prepare for scenario questions: You may be asked how you'd handle a fight or an intruder. Think through your steps: call for backup, use verbal de-escalation, and protect students.

    7. Show physical readiness: Be ready to discuss your fitness and ability to patrol. If you have first aid or CPR, mention it.

    8. Align with the culture: The posting stresses dignity and respect. Give an example of how you've treated people with respect even in tough situations.

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    Tags

    security
    safety
    school
    patrol
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