Safety and Security Officer Job in Kenya - SPL Stadia Safety and Security Committee

SPL Stadia Safety and Security Committee

Position: Safety and Security Officer
 

Reporting to: The Chief Marketing Officer
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Liaison with the Police, Stewarding Contractor, Fire Service, Ambulance and FirstAiders, and County representatives regarding match administration and event arrangements.


• Ensure that the Match Officials are fully briefed on the safety and security procedures practiced within the Stadium in the event of an incident during an event.


• Overseeing and co-coordinating the operations within the Stadium on match / event days to ensure the smooth flow of the matches / event.


• Establishing and maintaining suitable systems and controls for the safety of spectators and match officials and staff.


• Co-ordinate and oversee a periodic practical evacuation exercise within the stadium involving the Teams, Stadium Staff, the Police, the Stewarding Contractor, medical staff, County representatives, etc.


• Carryout a pre-event “walk” inspection of the Stadium to allow the signing off of the Event Checklist to be presented to the Match Commissioner.


• Via internal pre-event meetings liaise with those responsible for match day Hospitality, Ticketing and Stadium Catering to ensure integrated planned delivery of events in conjunction with match officials.


• To produce and keep under review a Stewards manual outlining their duties in both normal and emergency situations.


• Undertake performance reviews and analyze development needs of your direct reports to ensure staff are appropriately trained in respect of health, safety and security issues.


• Appointing, deploying and ensuring the training of stewards and other safety personnel.


• Preparing and implementing contingency plans for preventing or resolving incidents or emergencies.


• Evaluating and reportin9 back to the venue management, the organizer and /I or relevant authorities on any matter affecting safety or security before, during or after the match.


• Ensuring that detailed records are maintained of all inspections, tests and event day arrangements.


• Briefing the media where this task is not undertaken by the senior management of the organizer


• Assist in the development and implementation of KPL safety and security policies.


• Implement and maintain quality assurance systems


• Understanding of all relevant legal, statutory and organizational requirements for controlling safety at public events


• Conversant with efficient control procedures that minimize assessed risks according to legal, statutory and organizational requirements


• Good organizational skills


• Good inter-personal skills


• Good communication and presentation skills


• Team player

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have evidenced experience of fulfilling a similar role of spectator safety management at sporting events.


• The candidate must be flexible and willing to work extended hours on occasion during times of peak activity that include weekends and public holidays.


• The ability to communicate to a hi9h standard and levels with clients, Government officials, public, contractors match officials and staff, both within and outside of the business circles.


• Must be “customer service” driven, with evidence of a strong client focus.


• Must have a hands-on and practical approach.


• Must demonstrate the highest professional standards of operation and service.


• Must be able to work with little supervision and manage time and priorities accordingly.


• Must have a flexible and resilient attitude.


• Must be able to make effective decisions in line with organizational goals and objectives.


• Must have the stamina and perseverance to cope with heavy workloads and the tendency to behave appropriately in pressurized or stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Health and Safety Management / Security management.


• At least five year experience in a safety and security management position.


• A university degree ¡n any field is desirable.


• Previous work with the armed forces, police, UNDSS is an added advantage.

e-mail: hr@sportpesa.com