Vacancy title:
Security Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Protective Services, Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products]

Jobs at:
Victory Farms

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 12 2026

Duty Station:
Homa Bay | Homa Bay

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 29 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Background

Victory Farms is a tilapia fish farm established in 2015. VF is located on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria and has distribution capacity throughout Kenya. The Company is rapidly expanding its farm operation, fish processing, and sales & marketing capabilities. By the end of 2017, VF is on track to be the largest aquaculture farm in East Africa. VF is em...

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day security operations across the Farm and associated sites.
• Supervise all security personnel including guards, supervisors, foremen, CCTV controllers, and marine security teams.
• Develop duty rosters, deployment plans, and operational security strategies.
• Ensure 24/7 security coverage for all operational areas.
• Conduct regular inspections and security audits of all facilities and operational areas.
• Ensure compliance with company security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate rapid response to security incidents and emergencies.
• Oversee all marine security operations within the company concessions.
• Supervise security patrol boats and ensure proper deployment of marine guards.
• Monitor vessel movement and ensure compliance with designated routes and concession boundaries.
• Ensure all security vessels are properly equipped with first aid kits, fire extinguishers, radios, life jackets and emergency response equipment.
• Coordinate emergency responses on the water including accidents, theft incidents, and rescue operations.
• Work closely with coxswains and marine teams to improve operational safety and compliance.
• Oversee CCTV operations and ensure effective monitoring of all surveillance systems.
• Manage control room staff and ensure professional operation of the control room at all times.
• Ensure all incidents are properly recorded, escalated, and reported.
• Coordinate with technical teams regarding camera installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Ensure proper utilization of thermal cameras, PTZ cameras, radar systems, AIS tracking systems, vehicle tracking platforms and access control systems.
• Review CCTV footage and conduct investigations into incidents, theft, misconduct, and safety violations.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and operation of security systems including CCTV systems, radar systems, access control systems, radio communication systems, intrusion detection systems, alarm systems and tracking systems
• Coordinate with internal and external technical teams regarding system upgrades and repairs.
• Ensure security systems remain operational with minimal downtime.
• Support implementation of new security technologies and AI-driven monitoring solutions.
• Conduct and supervise investigations into theft, fish loss, fraud, sabotage, misconduct, safety incidents and security breaches
• Collect and preserve evidence including CCTV footage, photographs, witness statements, and reports.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports with findings and recommendations.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, government authorities, and emergency services where required.
• Attend disciplinary hearings and provide security-related evidence and recommendations.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures for medical emergencies, fire incidents, boat accidents, security threats, missing persons and severe weather incidents
• Ensure all security staff are trained on emergency response, radio communication, firefighting, first aid and incident reporting
• Ensure emergency communication systems remain operational at all times.
• Participate in emergency drills and safety exercises.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate security staff.
• Conduct performance appraisals and disciplinary management where necessary.
• Ensure guards maintain professional conduct, appearance, and discipline.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks, briefings, and operational meetings.
• Mentor supervisors and foremen to improve operational effectiveness.
• Identify training needs and coordinate staff development.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly security reports.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, patrols, visitor access, investigations, equipment inventories, attendance, fuel usage and vessel deployment
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all security records.
• Monitor and manage departmental resources and consumables.
• Work closely with farm management, logistics teams, HSE, HR, and operations departments.
• Coordinate with government authorities including Police, Coast Guard, KMA, BMUs and Local administration
• Support executive management with security planning and operational recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security and Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in security operations management.
• Proven experience managing large security teams.
• Experience in investigations and incident management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good understanding of CCTV systems and security technologies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
• Knowledge of radio communication procedures and emergency response systems.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound decision-making.
• Proficient in computer applications, including report writing and security systems.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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