Charles Mahenye Security Officer / Investigator
KenyaGENERAL PREVIEW
Honesty
Individuals working security need to be able to trust and be trusted. Security officers are given a position of authority in places such as restaurants and bars or general public place and are entrusted to make sound decisions. Security officers must have a strong sense of integrity to succeed in this field.
Quick Reflexes
A majority of a Security officer’s shift will be relatively calm and quiet. The constant standing around can lull many people into a false sense of security. Security officers need to have quick reflexes as a problem can arise quickly and out of the blue. A quick response is necessary to keep people and places safe.
Rationality
Being a security guard isn’t just about strength and toughness. This role requires a lot of critical thinking and reasoning. Security officer must be able to rationally analyze circumstances around them to determine when a threat arises and the appropriate course of action.
Leader and Team Player
Although security officers are often seen alone, they typically work as a team to prevent dangerous situations. Together, the group ensures the parameter of their store or restaurant is safe and secure. It is crucial that security officers understand when to give orders and when to listen to somebody else.
Great Communication Skills
Security officers must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. They must discuss strategies and possible scenarios with their teammates and supervisors. Furthermore, security personnel must be able to communicate respectfully and strongly with patrons who may pose a threat.
Value and Respect for Life
Force should always be the last resort when it comes to securing an area. It is critical that security officer have a deep respect and value for life. Despite their outer shell of seriousness, security professionals should be understanding and patient. Having a hothead working security is a recipe for disaster.
Strength and Fitness
Security officers must be at a high level of intensity and fitness to perform their jobs correctly. There are times when guards will have to handle multiple people at one time. It is also not uncommon for security to deal with people who are intoxicated.
Professional Security Education and Training
Working as a security officer is no easy task. There is much more to the position than meets the eye. You’ll get the training you need, real-life advice from teachers, tips on how to start working in this field and even desirable job opportunities.
ON INVESTIGATIONS
Initial Report and Deciding Whether to Conduct a Workplace Investigation
Do You Need to Take Immediate Action?
Choosing an Investigator
Planning the Workplace Investigation
Conducting Research
Conducting Interviews
Gathering and Documenting Evidence
To Record or Not to Record the Investigation Interview
Reaching a Conclusion
Writing the Investigation Report
Analyzing Investigation Data
Investigation Follow-Up
Education
- 19th March, 2018-23rd March, 2018 Training in Risk and Insurance at Kenya School of Government, Embu by Kenya College of Insurance.
- January 2014 - November 2016 Bachelors of Arts in Criminology and Fraud Management. at Presbyterian University of East Africa
- 12th May, 2008 – 18th May 2009 Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation. at Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice
- 07th January, 2008-01st February, 2008 Certificate in Criminology and Forensic Studies at Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice in Collaboration with Egerton University
- May 2009-September 2009 NCO’s Leadership Course at Kenya National Police Service College
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I was promoted to the next rank of Corporal from Constable.
- 2007 Certificate in Criminal Investigation at Kenya National Police Service College, Garissa PTC
- 2006 Computer Literacy at Garissa Commercial College
- February 2001 - November 2001 General Police Work at Kenya National Police Service College
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Graduated as a fully trained Police constable. The following courses were taught at the college: Law, Police Practical Procedure, Liberal Studies, Musketry i.e. handling of both light and heavy weapons, Field Craft, Physical Training, Traffic, Station Administration, First Aid, Police Procedures Theories, Endurance to hostile environments and hard situations.
Experience
- 2001 to date Police Officer at Kenya National Police Service Commission
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• Patrol and security of vital installation 2002 – 2008
Perform patrol duties at various work sites of buildings and grounds.
Check, inspect and determine gates, main and rear doors, windows and backyards are secure.
Inspect and verify equipment and machinery if they are in good condition.
Check and inspect work premises for any water pipe, leakages, fire hazards and other risk factors.
Guard company’s property and assets against thefts and fire hazards.
Check and screen visitors entering the guarded premises.
Permit only visitors who are authorized to enter the premises.
Monitor and report rules violations like loitering and smoking at a work place.
Ensure that employees do not carry in or carry out any forbidden articles or items.
Ensure strict adherence to corporate security laws and regulations.
• Criminal Investigator 2009 – 2016
Investigated hundreds of crimes.
Used modern crime scene investigation techniques including swabbing for DNA, lifting fingerprints and foot impressions, collecting soil samples, obtaining and executing search warrants and evidence preservation.
Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory for analysis and DNA testing before being presented to court.
Wrote Affidavits requesting arrests and permission to search homes cars and computers.
Responded to major crimes and preserved the scene to avoid evidence contamination.
Write investigative reports and referred cases for charging to the Director of Public Prosecution.
Testify in Court.
Cooperated with defense attorneys when they needed to view collected evidence or have secondary analysis performed by their own experts.
• Traffic officer 2017 – 2020
Keeping roads andwalkways free of congestion to allow emergency vehicles and pedestrians to move safely. Depending on the location, patrolled on foot, by bicycle or in vehicles. Enforce parking regulations and issue various citations, such as for illegal parking. Attending to road traffic accidents and investigating how the accident occurred, also attending to accidents victims.
Testifying in court regarding parking violations or citations, giving evidence in regard to traffic accidents.