Barnaba Koskei

To achieve high standards of security and visitor management for the safety of humans, their property and natural resources across a spectrum of applicability. I seek to work with a dynamic organization that prides in capacity building and development of talents.

Security Supervisor at Nyahururu Country Golf Club (2023-03 – Present)

Planning and coordinating safety measures in the club, managing visitor activities, and supervising security personnel

• Planning and coordinating safety measures in the club including response to emergencies
• Assist in preparation of security procedures and regulations and leading in enforcement
• Coordinating all visitor management activities including booking, ticketing and briefing
• Deploying and supervising security guards and visitor guides on day-to-day work
• Reviewing the performance of guards and identifying training needs
• Preparing and presenting reports
• Carrying out security surveillance based on CCTV to identify and resolve security breaches
• Ensuring safety of club property, staff, clients and their property
• Assisting in creating and implementing security/safety standards, policies and procedures

Security Administrator at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (2017-02 – 2022-12)

Managed security armory, coordinated deployment of security teams, oversaw K9 unit operations, and prepared security reports

• Custodian of the security armory and in charge of issuance of ammunition and arms
• Safe custody of collected wildlife trophies and proper handover to the Kenya Wildlife Service
• Coordinating deployment of security vehicles, rangers, K9 teams and radio operators
• Overseeing the care, training, certification and deployment of dogs in the K9 Unit
• Collaboration with the police to investigate theft cases within and outside the conservancy
• Booking apprehended criminals at the police station for further interrogation
• Preparing monthly returns on security operations and arms/ammunition to the Kenya Police
• Collating all security incidences as reported to the security operation rooms
• Responsible for all correspondences in the departments including minutes of meetings held with other managers, partners and external stakeholders
• Preparing monthly and annual reports for the security department to the management
• Undertaking payroll checks and verifying wage payment for staff in the department
• Performing requisition for uniforms, rations, equipment and other department's requirements

Security Radio Operator at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (2012-03 – 2017-01)

Controlled radio communications, monitored team movements, coordinated incident responses, and conducted real-time surveillance operations

• Controlling radio communications with and among observation teams
• Receiving and recording incident reports from within and outside the conservancy
• Monitoring team movements based on radio locations using mounted screens in the call center
• Coordinating ranger and/or K9 teams as appropriate in response to reported incidents
• Ensuring smooth deployment, use and maintenance of digital radios among security teams
• Enforcing appropriate radio phonetics and recommending training where necessary
• Undertaking radio checks to ensure functionality and station attendant(s) in place
• Generating incident, K9 performance and response reports to inform future deployments
• Real-time surveillance of hotspot sections of the conservancy using mounted IR cameras with artificial intelligence to detect and deter intrusions
• Working with the tourism unit occasionally as a tourist guide

Cook (Security) at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (2011-08 – 2012-02)

Prepared meals for security personnel and maintained kitchen operations and supplies

• Cooking for security personnel at the camp and in training sites
• Proper use of kitchen cutleries and cookeries while noting inefficiencies
• Cleaning utensils, kitchen equipment and kitchen spaces
• Maintaining order and supplies for the kitchen and reporting as appropriate
• Proper storage of food supplies in designated rooms/space
• Ensuring food is served at the right time and in the right manner to security officers

Diploma in Tour Guiding and Administration – Nationwide School of Hospitality (2008 – 2011)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in General Education – Sochoi Secondary School (2000 – 2003)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in General Education – Simotwo Primary School (1990 – 1999)