Premier Hospital is seeking a committed and highly vigilant Security Co-ordinator to ensure the safety, protection, and effective security operations of the facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding staff, patients, visitors and hospital property, while upholding the highest standards of security management.

a) JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Operations Manager the Security Co-ordinator will be responsible for

Formulating and implementing security policies and processes that ensure the safety of staff, patients, and all individuals accessing the facility.

Safeguarding hospital property from damage, loss, or security risk through effective prevention, monitoring, and response mechanisms.

b) MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Security & Safety of the Facility

Formulate and implement security policies and procedures across the hospital.

Monitor and ensure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, and property.

Ensure timely closure of all reported security incidents with clear mitigation plans.

Implement fire safety plans and ensure compliance.

Staff Management

Ensure proper deployment and rotation of guards.

Oversee induction, orientation, grooming, and conduct of all security personnel.

Motivate and support guards to ensure effective service delivery.

Submit accurate monthly guard attendance lists to Finance for payroll processing.

Policy Implementation & SOP Development

Develop and implement relevant security policies, SOPs, and guidelines.

Cascade policies to all staff and ensure compliance.

Regularly review policies and purpose improvements.

Security Surveillance Reporting

Prepare and submit daily security reports to supervisors and senior management.

Receive and review daily/nightly coverage reports to support decision-making.

Access Control Management

Ensure full implementation of the hospital’s access control policy.

Oversee registration and monitoring of all visitors entering the premises.

Manage parking access and traffic flow.

CCTV Management

Oversee all CCTV operations within the facility.

Train and guide control room operators on effective CCTV monitoring.

Supervise installation, servicing, and maintenance of CCTV equipment.

Handle administrative roles related to video surveillance.

Relationship Management

Maintain positive relationships with staff, patients, visitors, and outsourced teams.

Handle feedback and address security-related concerns promptly.

c) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Security Management, Criminology, or related field

2 years’ experience in security coordination or supervision.

Experience in a hospital or high-risk environment is an added advantage.

Knowledge of CCTV operations, access control systems, and emergency response.

d) KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

Agility and honesty

Strong leadership skills, integrity, and sound judgment

Excellent communication, reporting, and incident-handling skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

High level of risk awareness

Observation skills

Good interpersonal skills and a team player.

Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.

• Formulate and implement security policies and procedures across the hospital.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, and property.
• Ensure timely closure of all reported security incidents with clear mitigation plans.
• Implement fire safety plans and ensure compliance.
• Ensure proper deployment and rotation of guards.
• Oversee induction, orientation, grooming, and conduct of all security personnel.
• Motivate and support guards to ensure effective service delivery.
• Submit accurate monthly guard attendance lists to Finance for payroll processing.
• Develop and implement relevant security policies, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Cascade policies to all staff and ensure compliance.
• Regularly review policies and purpose improvements.
• Prepare and submit daily security reports to supervisors and senior management.
• Receive and review daily/nightly coverage reports to support decision-making.
• Ensure full implementation of the hospital’s access control policy.
• Oversee registration and monitoring of all visitors entering the premises.
• Manage parking access and traffic flow.
• Oversee all CCTV operations within the facility.
• Train and guide control room operators on effective CCTV monitoring.
• Supervise installation, servicing, and maintenance of CCTV equipment.
• Handle administrative roles related to video surveillance.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, patients, visitors, and outsourced teams.
• Handle feedback and address security-related concerns promptly.

• Agility and honesty
• Strong leadership skills, integrity, and sound judgment
• Excellent communication, reporting, and incident-handling skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High level of risk awareness
• Observation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.

• Degree in Security Management, Criminology, or related field
• 2 years’ experience in security coordination or supervision.
• Experience in a hospital or high-risk environment is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of CCTV operations, access control systems, and emergency response.