1. Festo Baraka Owala Ogonga
P.O Box 1701 – 40100 – Kisumu – 0724331798 – festusbaraka80@gmail.com
HUMAN RESOURCES / RECRUITMENT OFFICER
• Diploma in security management and Higher Diploma in security and Disaster
management: refined security cognitive awareness in-tandem to the modern dynamic
crimes in relations to physical, corporate and industrial security.
• Extensive background in security generalist affairs: this includes auditing on
operations processes, health and safety, branch asset audits; Claims and investigations;
Compliance and Monitoring on key performance indicators, vault checks, ATM bunker
checks, training records and vetting processes; Liaisons and intelligence gathering from
relevant sources, Security and Risk surveillance, and site surveys.
• Demonstrated success in Managing security and risk: with an average cash flow of
KSHS 550 million on a daily basis. Developing daily risk plans, inspection of
communication systems, surveillance systems and health and safety precautions and
equipments.
SECURITY SKILLS
Application Security
Governance, compliance and
Auditing
Identity and access control
management
Incident handling and analysis
Intrusion detection and prevention
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft
office suit
Threat/Vulnerability assessment and
management
Awareness and security trainings
Leadership and management
CCTV Management
Investigations and law of evidence
applications
Effective communication.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
G4S SECURITY COMPANY – Western Region based at Kisumu main office.
Support the Cash Risk Operations Manager-Kenya, in delivery of systematic operational risk
frameworks to reduce the levels of risk and losses to the business.
Risk, Compliance and Security Officer, 2013 to Present
With the G4S Security Services as a Risk, Compliance and Security Officer, I am tasked in
deliverance of quality service to the company. This is a highly proactive and action oriented
with work being objective and performance measured. Working as a team with other managers
2. there is a measurable 80% reduction in cash loss through internal or external theft/attacks; have
managed to fully implement organizations policies and procedures in auditing, Claims and
investigations reducing ATM fraud by 90% within the region for the last three years, compliance
and monitoring, Liaisons, Security and estate risk, intelligence gathering among others within
the Western Region.
Key Results:
• Developed security risk control capabilities and proactively led security management by
continued education training and prevention initiatives that are risk based. This is to
ensure security services meet the business requirement, local legal regulations and
adhere to the organizations policies and procedures. Our vault has a capacity of over
1billion holding limit per day and this requires effective security management.
• Objectively investigates crimes, frauds and incidences and to coordinate with the head
of investigations G4S Kenya, company legal agents, and the government authorities on
the same. These involves collecting, collating and disseminating security
intelligence/threat assessment reports to the authorized management and enhance
timely response thus ensuring that the teams are updated on current security and safety
trends. It’s currently over two years since we had any loss in form of theft and or fraud.
• Participating in planning, developing and implementing programs such as emergency
response, crisis management, contingency planning and information protection from
espionage. With the involvement of the security team under my watch, we ensure
effective, efficient and focused delivery of security services through regular engagement
and performance review through Key Performance Indicators monitoring.
• Encouraged team work and cultivated the willingness to explore new ideas and acquire
new skills with enthusiasm for working in collaboration, cross functional teams. This is
through building and managing relationships with other likeminded stakeholders to
enable and enhance organizations intelligence, risk assessment and investigations
capability in respect to all security and safety threats to the business.
• Through effective investigations, lost company and customer assets/goods have been
recovered and culprits in three major cases have been arraigned in court and evidence
found corroborating prompting judgment.
G4S SECURITY COMPANY – Bamburi Cement Factory - Mombasa.
Security Liaisons Officer, 2010 to 2011
Worked closely and provided operational and administrative support to the Contract Manager.
3. Key Results;
• Planned the use of G4S workforce in the assignment taking into account the assignment
requirements and geography of the area (Bamburi premises). This involved a total
planning for 156 security officers/guards.
• Conducted security surveys taking note of the security loopholes and made the reports
to the Contract Manager for review and further action/implementation.
• Cultivated good relationship with the business customers within the assignment (client
liaison). This involved encouraging good rapport between the Bamburi staff and security
officers amidst being stringent with the security procedures and policies and as well not
harassment from either side.
• Visited incident scenes, investigated and compiled detailed reports ensuring that all were
under management attention through the contract manager and feedback initiated
appropriately. Evidential reports available to prove necessary disciplinary actions leading
to 80% reduction on internal theft and fraud involving senior management team.
• Access control-counterchecks and ensured that all necessary documents and records
were properly recorded and maintained on a daily basis and upheld strict movement of
items and goods in accordance with authorized papers e.g. genuine gate pass, genuine
stores transaction forms and delivery notes and proper filing for future reference.
• Ensured that the customer rules and regulations were implemented through proper
supervision of the same in the field and cultivated the G4S values to the entire workforce
to ensure professionalism.
G4S SECURITY COMPANY – Base Titanium Ltd – Kwale, Mombasa.
Provided support in the management of the contract and maintained operational standards by
implementing and maintaining the operational procedures.
Assistant to the Contract Manager – 2011 to 2013
Key Results;
4. • Planned the use of G4S workforce in the assignment taking into account the assignment
requirements and geography of the area (Base Titanium premises). This involved a total
planning for 120 security officers/guards.
• Provided summaries and reports on time enabling the contract manager to efficiently act
on the policies and procedures creations.
• Implemented and maintained sound human resources management and this enabled
teamwork among the staff.
• Enforced sound and auditable logistical control giving the company 15% increase in the
savings especially from operational and maintenance cost.
Managed security applications including physical surveys, investigations, crime
preventions and making necessary proactive reports to enable timely prevention
measures.
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice – Kisumu Campus
• Higher Diploma in Security and Disaster Management – (credits), 2015
• Diploma in Security Management – (credits), 2010
• Disaster Management - Certified
• Crime Scene Management - Certified
• Crime Prevention and Control - Certified
• Fire Prevention, Control and Safety – Certified
• CCTV Surveillance and installation - Certified
• Forensic Document and Handwriting Analysis - Certified
Egerton University in Collaboration to Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice
• Certificate in Fraud detection and Investigation.
5. OF NOTE:
Professional Development:
• Plans underway for completion of B.A in security/criminology and conflict management.
Personal Attribute:
• Training, both structured and on-the-job, is readily available and I feel in control of my
own development. I can tap into a huge pool of knowledge and experience in the
security and safety industry within both the management team and staff. My job is all
about people and processes, being pro-active and responsive in equal measures,
managing expectations and building relationships with integrity and respect, in short -
being available to clients, staff and colleagues alike.
CORE VALUES
- Justice: My concise remain clear
that justice is the principle of moral
rightness and truth in action. Who is
an exception?
- Efficiency: My fundamental duty in
safeguarding lives and property, and
peaceful continuity of organization is
not to be compromised. I shall
always strive to create an
impression in my performance.
- Hard work: As a law enforcement
watchdog. I believe that I alone am
responsible for my own standard of
professional performance and will
take every reasonable opportunity to
enhance and improve my level of
knowledge and competence.
- Integrity: I recognize the barge of
my office as a symbol of public faith,
and I accept my duty as a pillar of
trust to remain to the true ethical
standards.
- Creativity: As an investigator, my
initiatives shall improve my
intelligence in day to day duties.
REFEREES:
DAVID WANJOHI
SECURITY MANAGER
WHITE RHINO HOTEL
NYERI
0722841350
BERNARD APIDI