Job Title: Security Guard

Position Type: Contract for 6 months

Supervisor: Administration and Logistics Assistant

Posting Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management firm, headquartered in the United States, dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI has been implementing public health work in Ethiopia for over 25 years.

JSI is implementing the five-year Digital Health Activity in Ethiopia, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this activity is to support the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) to improve the quality of health services and create a sustainable health care system through the use of data for decision making, as well as to provide similar services to other countries in Africa or to respond to a crisis in Ethiopia (as needed). The primary objectives of the Activity are to 1) support information technology systems and data repository at all levels; 2) build a culture of data use; and 3) improve capacity and governance of MOH health information systems management.

We are looking for Office Security Guard who will be responsible in ensuring the safety and security of a building or a company. His/her work is to patrol, guard, and check anyone who will enter the building. He/she is expected to work always on their best, and be alert at all times. The whole vicinity serves as the office of the security guard since they have to roam around from time to time.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Guards the organization’s property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure. Warns violators of rule infraction, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels miscreants.
• Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
• Watches for and reports irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of company property.
• Permits authorized persons to enter property.
• Records data, such as property damage, office visitors, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff.
• Ensure that no organization property leaves the compound without proper authorization.
• Check whom visitors want to contact, confirm with the staff and register every client or visitor when they are coming to the organization.

 Key Performance Indicators

• Safety and security (e.g. safeguarding office compound and staff).
• Customer handling (e.g. welcoming guests).

Applicants for this position should possess the following qualifications:

Education:

• 10th grade completion & military or police training with two years of experience as a security guard
• Basic command in English

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Must have wide knowledge and ability in securing a building or a place.
• Must have the ability to protect and serve.
• Easily detect suspicious things or actions.
• Knowledge in using firearms and other security equipment.
• Must have wide knowledge on first-aid.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be polite and courteous.
• Reliable.
• Listening skills.
• Integrity.
• Honesty.
• High energy levels

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D.