Experience

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  De Beers Marine (PTY) LTD

  • Windhoek, Namibia

  • Senior Security Officer

    • Jul 2014 - Present
    • Windhoek, Namibia

    Enforcing security regulations and escorting non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.Analyzing high risk areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.Managing restricted high-risk areas to prevent unauthorized entry.Liaising with head of departments to keep abreast of emergent security situations.Overseeing premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.Managing 250 security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.Documenting all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports.Reviewing footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.Training and developing subordinates in mining security onboard the vessels.Conducting quarterly and yearly appraisals of subordinates.

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  Debmarine Namibia

  • Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

  • Security Assurance Analyst / Senior Security Officer

    • Mar 2012 - Jul 2014
    • Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

    Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions which was presented to management.Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately.Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues to management in typical and crises.Recommended and incorporated cost-saving initiatives.Applied and maintained security control measures following a security plan. Business Resilience & Risk Management.Investigations, Product Security / Protection at Exposure.Built relationships across the Republic of Namibia Group of company’s pipelines by sharing business information & knowledge.Trained DBMN, NDTC & Namdeb security officials on the Risk management application.Gathering and processed information, special security operations and risk quantification.Identified risks and vulnerability identification, and reviewed security control systems.Conducted internal security audits and evaluated qualitative information.Performed data extraction, conducted risk analysis and ensured the effective dissemination of information.

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  Namgem Diamond Manufacturing Company

  • Okahandja, Namibia

  • Security Risk Manager

    • Jun 2011 - Mar 2012
    • Okahandja, Namibia

    Supervised and mentored security personnel in conscious effort to deliver top-quality security services.Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in class standards of excellence for security initiatives.Held routine and emergency drills to keep help security and safety team members practice response plans.Installed a new surveillance and access control system to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by personnel or visitors.Worked closely with IT department to ensure all information on computers and networks was completely secure.Strengthened emergency preparedness and immediate responses while commanding oversight and maintenance of safety and security inventory and equipment.Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to general manager and company board members.Controlled all physical and security technology programs, including CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems and incident management systems.Managed all security procedures and protocols for company, reporting any non-compliant personnel to general manager. Performed thorough background checks on potential employees to identify any hiring risks.

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  Debmarine Namibia

  • Windhoek, Namibia

  • Security Technical Planner

    • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
    • Windhoek, Namibia

    Arranged for specialized maintenance and repair personnel availability according to established schedules.Wrote, maintained and distributed standards for predictive and preventive maintenance for industrial machines and equipment.Trained manufacturing personnel to operate and monitor equipment in support of maintenance planning and asset management optimization.Developed and implemented electronic scheduling tool that enabled quick creation, revision and reference by authorized personnel. Reduced unscheduled security downtime by 35% and reduced annual maintenance expenses by 14%.Inspected equipment every quarter, identified upcoming maintenance, repair or replacement needs and maintained frequently used parts inventory.Analyzed upcoming production schedules in light of availability and working condition of security technical equipment and reported pressing needs to management.Observed and maintained KPIs, including property and cleanliness and preventative maintenance schedules to ensure on-time, under-budget project completion.Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.

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  De Beers Marine (PTY) LTD

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Senior Security Officer

    • Aug 1994 - Sep 2010
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.Analyzed high risk areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.Managed restricted high-risk areas to prevent unauthorized entry.Liaised with head of departments to keep abreast of emergent security situations.Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.Analyzed security risk of industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.Managed 250 security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.Managed scanning equipment to keep entrance lines moving efficiently.Documented all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports.Investigated suspected incidents of fraud, employee theft and embezzlement and reported findings to security management.Reviewed footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.Managed and maintained x-ray and metal detection devices at building checkpoints.Used X-ray machines and other devices to screen all persons entering premises.Trained and developed subordinates in mining security onboard the vessels.Conducted quarterly and yearly appraisals of 26 subordinates.

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  South African Nylon Spinners

  • Cape Town, South Africa

  • National Key Point Security Officer

    • Jan 1990 - Aug 1994
    • Cape Town, South Africa

    Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.Monitored 25 security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and injury.Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to property.Investigated suspected incidents of fraud, employee theft and embezzlement and reported findings to law enforcement. Documented all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to shift commander.

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  Swartklip Products (DENEL)

  • Cape Town, South Africa

  • National Key Point Security Officer

    • Nov 1988 - Dec 1989
    • Cape Town, South Africa

    Responsibilities: • Access control & surveillance • Patrolling & guarding of ammunition perimeters • Report any irregularities • Controlling of strikes and lockouts

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  Gray Security Services (Group 4 Securicor)

  • Cape Town, South Africa

  • Security Officer

    • Jan 1988 - Nov 1988
    • Cape Town, South Africa

    Responsibilities: • Access control & surveillance • Patrolling & guarding of ammunition perimeters • Report any irregularities • Controlling of strikes and lockouts

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  South African National Defense Force, SA Army

  • Cape Town & Namibia

  • Private

    • Jan 1986 - Dec 1987
    • Cape Town & Namibia

    Responsibilities: • Access control • Patrolling & guarding of military base • Report any irregularities • Controlling of state riots base on state of emergency • South West Africa duties and logistics I also conducted temporary service as from 1988 - 2003