SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER – Okavango Diamond Company (ODC)

Organization Name: Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) Reporting to Senior Specialist: Monitoring (Physical & Surveillance), the position will be responsible for leading and managing security officers in the delivery of security services and procedures (access control, surveillance, perimeter and building patrols, customer care and asset protection).

• Type: full-time
• Location: Gaborone
• Category: Security
• Closing Date: 2026-08-02

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the movement of customers, visitors and service providers into and out of the building by ensuring smooth and organised flow.
• Ensuring that security policies align with legal and regulatory equipment by keeping informed about relevant laws, regulations and industry standards that impact organisation's security posture.
• Ensuring the building is safe and secure daily for the movement of goods, protection of employees and customers by implementing safety measures and security protocols.
• Ensuring compliance to the Security Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) by following established protocols.
• Ensuring compliance to the Precious and semi - precious Act by strictly adhering to the statutory requirements.
• Ensuring that the vault is locked after the removal and return of diamonds by following designated procedures.
• Assisting in securing the safe movement of goods during importing and exporting using a trustworthy shipment company.
• Responding to medical emergencies, fire, or intrusion alarms by following emergency response procedures.

Requirements

• A Diploma in Security Management.3 years' security experience, at Supervisory level in high value / protected security area can be accepted in lieu of formal education.2 years security experience high security and professional environment.
• Strong expertise in the security and movement of diamond products and and or high value products.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of diamond security systems, protocols and access controls.
• Security
• Investigations and loss management
• Patrol and Surveillance
• Alarm and Emergency Response
• Rule Enforcement
• Risk Identification & Risk Assessment
• Risk Monitoring and Reporting
• Health and Safety
• Security Policy and Compliance
• Training and Awareness Programs
• Professionalism and Ethics
• Conflict Resolution and Mediation
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

How to Apply

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Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified Academic Certificates and at least three (3) referees.

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For enquiries: Contact 3975917 / 3915503