Security Sergeant - Harare

About the role

A full-time Security Sergeant position in Harare, Zimbabwe, responsible for supervising protection assistants and junior supervisors on assigned sites and ensuring the safety of clients' property, personnel and assets.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise protection assistants and junior supervisors on assigned sites.
• Protect client property, personnel and assets.
• Monitor and enforce effective manning of access and exit points to prevent theft, pilferage and unauthorized entry.
• Ensure proper documentation of receiving, dispatch and access control records.
• Carry out routine patrols, inspections, searches and verifications according to site instructions.
• Effect arrests where necessary, in line with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor the deployment of security personnel so all assignments are adequately staffed.
• Investigate and report security incidents, breaches and irregularities.
• Maintain discipline, professionalism and operational efficiency among subordinates.
• Submit accurate reports and communicate operational issues to management promptly.
• Promote good customer service and maintain positive client relations.

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 Ordinary Level passes, including English Language.
• Security training certificate from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years' experience in the security industry, with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Valid Class 3 driver's licence (mandatory); Class 4 is an added advantage.
• Clean criminal record.
• Shift work, including nights, weekends and public holidays, as operational demands dictate.

Required skills

• Knowledge of security operations, access control procedures, patrol techniques and incident reporting.
• Leadership, supervision, communication and team coordination skills.
• Report writing, record keeping and decision-making under pressure.
• Integrity, discipline and professionalism; physically fit for patrols and site inspections.