David Msambi

Results-driven Security Manager with 9+ years hands-on experience leading security operations across large-scale infrastructure projects, hospitality, and retail environments. Proven expertise in risk management, incident investigations, loss prevention, and emergency response planning. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security strategies that reduce incidents, enhance compliance, and protect assets, with strong leadership in managing multidisciplinary security teams.

Security Manager - Besix Ballast Nedam - Eacop Project

(2023-06)

Lead security operations for the Eacop Jetty and Load Out Facility Project, ensuring protection of personnel, assets, and critical installations.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive security and emergency response plans, improving incident response efficiency.
• Controlling the security operations budget, monitoring expenses, and documenting processes.
• Conduct security risk and journey risk assessments, minimizing operational exposure to threats.
• Gathering security intelligence from open and close and local sources implementing preventative measures.
• Oversee security teams, deployment planning, and performance management across multiple locations.
• Coordinating responses In line with project, client and local requirements to emergencies and alarms, as well as compiling incident reports.
• Preparing surveillance equipment maintenance schedules and facilitating repairs in a timely manner.
• Strengthen compliance with company policies and international security standards.
• Implement and monitor IVMS and personnel tracking systems to enhance movement control and compliance.
• Implementing Journey Management plan and ensuring total compliance to driving regulations.
• Coordinate incident response and lead investigations for offshore and onshore incidents.
• Key achievement: Improved incident response coordination and reduced operational security gaps through enhanced monitoring and reporting systems.

Security Manager - Zanzibar Beach Resort

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Supervised risk management, loss prevention and safety operations for 80,000sq. ft. business facility to decrease incidents of theft, waste and abuse.

• Led recruitment, training, and supervision of security personnel and outsourced guards.
• Conducted criminal and internal investigations, improving guest and staff safety.
• Developed and implemented security procedures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinated security planning for events and daily operations.
• Developed and implemented work procedures in the security & safety department.
• Liaised with the hotel Managers to determine security and safety needs in their departments.
• Controlled the security operations budget and maintained expenses.

Head of Security and Safety - Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Zanzibar - Zanzibar

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

Oversaw security and safety operations for a high-traffic hospitality facility.

• Led a team of security officers, ensuring high performance and discipline.
• Developed and implemented work procedures in the security department.
• Managed departmental budget and compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensured compliance with hotel policies and states regulations.
• Conducted risk assessments and security audits, implementing corrective actions.
• Ensured Safety and Security audits were done and shortcomings eliminated timely.

Head of Security & Loss control - Simply Fresh Supermarket

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.

• Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
• Supported audits, shortage control initiatives, apprehensions and disposition by preparing and reviewing associated paperwork.
• Conducted Risk & Safety Assessment and prepared mitigation measures.
• Proactively detected loss crimes prepared counter measures and reported to Management.
• Conducted inventory to Supermarket keys.
• Monitored CCTV systems and led security audits.
• Trained guards on basic security, First aid and Firefighting skills.

Senior CCTV Operator & Keys Controller - Melia Hotels International

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

Managed surveillance systems and monitored suspicious activities.

• Controlled asset keys and coordinated emergency responses.
• Maintained incident logs and security reports.
• Handled Alarm annunciation and reported emergencies to Authority.
• Visited sites and locations to identify vulnerable areas.
• Received and disseminated information received regarding security threats.
• Supervised the general performance of security team and effectiveness and advised the Head of Safety & Security.
• Fleet control of the hotel vehicles and ensured daily vehicle inspection was done.

Security Operations Supervisor - Warrior Security Limited

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Managed service quality and maintained staff discipline.
• Supervised security teams and ensured service delivery standards.
• Conducted inspections, incident investigations, and on-site training.
• Acted as liaison between clients and security personnel.

Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement - University of Dar es salaam (2022-01 - 2024-12)

Diploma - Security Management - Kenya Institute of Security & Criminal Justice (2020-01 - 2022-12)