Security Officer at Tropical Bank Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 8th September 2025

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Security Management, IT, or related field

Experience: 3+ years in security (banking sector preferred)

About Tropical Bank

Tropical Bank was established in 1973 under the name Libyan Arab Uganda Bank for Foreign Trade and Development. Tropical Bank Limited is jointly owned by the Governments of the Republic of Uganda 0.03% and the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB) 99.97% of Paid-up Capital. The Bank provides professional and personalized commercial banking services to various sectors of the economy including financial support to Parastatals, Corporates, Small and Medium Enterprises, Individuals, and Non-Governmental Organisations.

Job Summary

Implement the security strategy of the bank to ensure the safety and security of the bank’s assets, employees, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Bank’s security policy, enforcement of standards, controls, processes, and regulatory-determined procedures for physical security and safety.
• Drive security programs, training, and initiatives for employees and other critical stakeholders on security matters, protocols, emergency procedures, and safety measures.
• Conduct thorough analysis to identify root causes of security-related incidents and recommend preventive measures to mitigate future risks.
• Develop a culture of security awareness and practice throughout the bank by conducting regular security awareness programs.
• Assess security risks and ensure appropriate measures are in place to protect the bank’s property and persons.
• Investigate internal incidents, security incidents, and policy violations to determine circumstances, ascertain facts, determine responsibility, and recommend appropriate actions and remedial measures.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to provide information, witness statements, or evidence-related incidents that may require legal intervention.
• Monitor security systems, cameras, and footage for proper functioning and report any malfunctions, irregularities, breaches, or incidents to the appropriate authorities and management for prompt resolution.
• Regularly conduct security risk assessments and security snap checks to deter criminal activity, determine potential security risks and vulnerabilities, and implement measures to mitigate and prevent security threats.
• Collect and analyse security intelligence and issue security alerts when called upon.
• Safeguard sensitive information and maintain confidentiality, especially in matters related to security and investigations.
• Resolve conflicts and disturbances calmly and professionally while minimizing disruptions to the Bank’s operations.
• Propose contingency plans for all the security threats and emergencies likely to affect business.
• Liaise with the supervisors of contracted security companies to effect regular rotation of security guards deployed at TBL premises.
• Maintain updated service level agreements with security guarding, CIT, CCTV, and Alarm maintenance service providers.
• Prepare security reports and present them to the Risk Management Committee.
• Comply with AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures, non -compliance of which shall be addressed as per the bank disciplinary processes.
• Any other duty as shall be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Information Technology (IT), or any related field.
• Professional Certification in Security Management is an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any Discipline.

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in a security-related field, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Proficiency in operating and monitoring CCTV, alarms, and other surveillance equipment.
• Experience in coordinating security operations during emergencies
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect the bank from digital threats
• Experience in implementing and maintaining security policies and compliance.
• Hands-on experience in incident management, including responding to bank robberies and digital attacks.

Competencies & Skills

• Proficiency in drafting professional correspondence, reports, and proposals.
• Strong requirement-gathering skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic and dynamic thinking.
• Stakeholder and Relationship Management skills
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in English Language and any other local language, preferably Luganda.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Client-focused and results-oriented mindset.
• sufficient problem-solving and advisory skills.
• Team player

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application online by sending a cover letter, a detailed CV, and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates to the following email address: recruitment@trobank.com

Contact & Deadline

Application Deadline: 8th September, 2025

Tropical Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability status.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Brown Alex Tuesday, 2 September 2025 Jobs Security