SECURITY SERVICES DIVISION

Mandate of the Division

The core mandate of the Security Services Division (SSD) is to provide a secure and safe working environment for all the Bank employees, clients and customers. It is to protect the asserts of the Bank and support the daily operations of the Bank.

The Security Services Division is organised into three sections arranged as follows:

a) Security Systems Management

Security Systems Management is responsible to ensure efficient functioning and maintenance of electronic security system as well as overseeing the operations of control room. The section is further mandated to undertake division’s administrative tasks such as annual budged and leave plan implementation, procurement processes and training of staff.

b) Operations

The Operations Section is mandated to ensure day-to-day protection and safety of staff and asserts of the Bank. The Section is responsible to monitor the security situation in the Bank premises through access control, manning of security posts, escorting visitors and contractors within the Bank building and premises. The Section is also entrusted with the responsibility of evacuation of staff and visitors during emergencies.

c) Security Risk Management

The Security Risk Management Section is responsible for management of the Bank’s security risks and gathering of intelligence that is relevant to the financial sector. The Section is further responsible for vetting of prospective Bank employees and suppliers; liaising with law enforcement agencies and financial institutions on matters of mutual interest; and administering the Bank’s at Risk Personnel Protection Program.