Assistant Security Officer (Investigations) (9 Positions)

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Malawi. Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market and Single Buyer Operations in Malawi. ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing within the Corporation:

Assistant Security Officer (Investigations) (9 Positions)
Grade: ES8
Location: ESCOM Head Office
Supervised by : Regional Security Officer

Purpose of the Job

To carry out security investigations on all cases/incidences.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Collecting, analysing, and preserving evidence relating to cases.
  2. Leading crime-scene investigators or other law enforcement personnel at crimes scenes.
  3. Collecting evidence and making informed decisions and conclusions leading to prosecution.
  4. Conducting patrols of premises
  5. Assisting in monitoring performance of outsourced security offices
  6. Preparing detailed reports, file and maintaining all records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
  7. Initiating investigations based on tip-offs
  8. Coordinating execution of search and arrest warrants for suspects as necessary.
  9. Testifying in court about findings and evidence

Attributes and competencies

  • Impeccable skills in Microsoft office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc)
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities
  • The ability to manage time effectively in a high-pressure setting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good Analytical Skills
  • Critical-thinking and assertiveness abilities
  • Detail-oriented personality
  • The ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Physically fit and no criminal record

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Security Studies or Business Administration
  • 1-year relevant work experience

 

APPLICATION METHOD: Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on top.

ATTACHMENTS : Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with 3 traceable referees and Certified Copies of Certificates.

CLOSING DATE : Friday, 10th April 2024.

ADDRESSED TO : Senior Human Resources Manager, ESCOM House, P.O. Box 2047, Blantyre.

Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for shortlisting. In cases where one’s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide evidence to the contrary.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews through email.

ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.