Housing Development Corporation
Port of Spain
Job Description
<div><b>JOB PURPOSE:</b></div><div>The incumbent is required to develop and implement organisational strategies, policies procedures and processes that promote and maintain a safe and secure environment for the employees and stakeholders and ensure the security, premises and others assets of the Corporation.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:</b></div><ul><li> Reports to the Divisional Manager Corporate Services&nbsp;</li><li> Works closely with Divisional Managers, Security Agencies and internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<div><b>MAJOR DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></div><div><b>Strategic &amp; Transformational Role:</b></div><ul><li>Reviews/develops strategies, policies, procedures and processes for the security operations of the Corporation.</li><li>Develops and implements strategies and initiatives that mitigate against risk to the Corporations assets and employees.</li><li>Liaises with other relevant stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to minimise criminal activities as well as to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, residents and other relevant stakeholders.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><b>Operations Oversight Role:</b></div><ul><li>Monitors locations and ensures that service providers satisfy the Corporations requirements.</li><li>Plans and coordinates the work activities of the Security Department.</li><li>Collects and analyses data and prepares and submits reports on safety and security matters in accordance with the Corporations requirements.</li><li>Maintains and improves the Corporations Fleet Management.</li></ul><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px; white-space: pre;"> </span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Purchasing vehicles to expand and/or enhance the fleet.</span></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Using certain devices to monitor the driving patterns of drivers.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Coordinating drivers and on-staff maintenance professionals when setting employee schedules.</p><ul><li>Develops and manages departments budget in accordance with strategic and operational plans of the Corporation.</li><li>Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress.</li><li>Liaises with the TTPS and relevant gangs to create and maintain safe environments that are conducive to the Corporations residential and commercial assets.</li><li>Liaises with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Performs any other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the job title/position</li></ul><div><br></div><div><b>Leadership/Relationship Role:</b></div><ul><li>Manages the Performance Management System and Annual Vacation for direct reports.</li><li>Provides coaching and mentoring to relevant employees of the department.</li><li>Prepares and submits reports in accordance with the Corporations requirements.</li><li>Establishes the yearly department budget.</li><li>Contributes to the development of the Departments budget.</li><li>Develops and maintains effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders</li></ul><div><br></div><div><b>Corporate Service Responsibility/Public Trust/Compliance/Risk:</b></div><ul><li>Assesses the impact of proposed/existing security legislations, regulatory policies, laws and regulations pertinent to the organization making recommendation for amendments.</li><li>Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.</li><li>Identifies operational and reputational risks and develop/implement mitigation measures to address issues identified.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><b>REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:</b></div><ul><li> Operational Reports:</li></ul><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Security Site History Report</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Illegal Occupancy and Eviction Report</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Gang Activities</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Fraudulent Activities</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Vandalism Report</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Motor Vehicle Accident</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Trespassing Report</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Unauthorised Structure Activities&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Illegal Structure Activities&nbsp;</div><ul><li> Vacation Leave Roster</li><li> Performance Appraisal</li><li> Attendance and Punctuality</li><li> Succession Planning</li><li> Reward and Recognition</li><li> Recruitment</li><li> Employment Contracts</li><li> Training Plan</li><li> Policy and Procedure Reviews and Recommendations</li></ul>
Key Competency
<p class="MsoToc1"><b>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:</b></p><ul><li> Bachelors Degree in Security Administration, Management; or equivalent qualification in a related discipline; or</li><li> Possession of a precept issued by the Commissioner of Police;</li><li> Security qualifications from an accredited and reputable institution, Advancing Security International Services (ASIS) or equivalent is desirable; or</li><li> Fleet management certificate would be an asset.</li><li> Ten (10) to seven (7) years in the field of security with a minimum of eight (8) years supervisory experience in a similar environment; or</li><li> Equivalent combination of training and experience.</li></ul><p class="MsoToc1"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><b><br></b></span></p><p class="MsoToc1"><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:</b></p><ul><li> Knowledge of the Trinidad and Tobago transportation network.</li><li> Knowledge of locations of all of the Corporations assets.&nbsp;</li><li> Extensive knowledge of security, health, safety and environmental legislation, procedures and practices relevant to the operations of the Corporation.</li><li> Excellent investigative skills.</li><li> Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities.</li><li> Ability to lead and develop talent and teams.</li><li> Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.</li><li> Ability to influence &amp; negotiate.</li><li> Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li> Ability to manage change.</li><li> Ability to multitask and complete numerous tasks within deadlines.</li><li> Ability to think strategically and critically.</li><li> Ability to work in a diverse, dynamic environment.</li><li> Demonstrate leadership qualities.</li><li> Effective problem-solving, time management, planning and organizational skills.</li><li> Excellent communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal).</li><li> Excellent conflict resolution, analytical, mediation and negotiation skills.</li><li> Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li></ul><p class="MsoToc1"><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><br></b></p><p class="MsoToc1"><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><ul><li> Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li></ul>