okoth kayala
@okothsimon
Security investigations professional specializing in evidence-led investigations, corporate security training, and executive protection.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am an Investigations Officer focused on evidence-based incident investigations—reviewing surveillance, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing findings to determine the cause and nature of security breaches.
Across my roles in corporate security and intelligence, I’ve supported criminal, disciplinary, and traffic investigations, maintained rigorous daily records and logs, and ensured accurate reporting for management review and inspection.
I also strengthen prevention by developing and delivering security and awareness training (including cyber-security and workplace safety), vetting and monitoring vendors, coordinating with relevant authorities, and managing crisis response through clear procedures and stakeholder coordination.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Investigations Officer
NEC Security Services SMC Limited
Sep 2025 - Present (11 months)
Conducts investigations by reviewing incidents, evidence, surveillance footage, and witness statements to determine breach causes. Provides security training, supports executive protection, manages crisis responses, and vets/monitors vendors and contractors.
Assistant Investigations Officer
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
Jun 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Supports criminal, disciplinary, and traffic investigations. Maintains investigation section records, logs transport and fuel requisitions, compiles daily security status reports, and liaises with police and relevant authorities including witness summons for court.
Senior Field Intelligence Officer
Tugende Limited
Sep 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Ensures client security issues are addressed timely and with integrity while supporting field teams in collection and recovery operations. Coordinates security measures with police and relevant authorities, maintains threat and safety records, safely protects company assets, advises on security matters, and supervises day and night security guards.
Court Orderly
Uganda Prison Service
Dec 2010 - Sep 2019 (8 years 9 months)
Supervises prisoners and ensures accountability through controlled movements and roll counts. Applies security procedures, manages custody/sentence-related arrangements, handles prisoner requests and complaints, responds to incidents using approved restraining techniques when necessary, and completes factual reports and intelligence updates.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Africa International Christian Ministry - Kabale
Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology
2012 - 2014
Earned a Diploma in Information Technology from Africa International Christian Ministry (Kabale) in 2012–2014.
Mukono Parent’s High School
Uganda Advanced School Certificate of Education
2006 - 2007
Completed the Uganda Advanced School Certificate of Education at Mukono Parent’s High School in 2006–2007.
Kakira Secondary School
Uganda Certificate of Education
2002 - 2005
Completed the Uganda Certificate of Education at Kakira Secondary School in 2002–2005.
MM Primary School
Primary Leaving Examination
1995 - 2001
Completed the Primary Leaving Examination at MM Primary School in 1995–2001.
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UgandaAuthorized to work in
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