Security Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy and Standards: Developing and enforcing security policies and standards in alignment with the University's operational framework.
• Strategy Monitoring: Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the security strategy to ensure compliance with policies, processes and procedures.
• Security Audits: Coordinating and conducting security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective measures.
• Intelligence Gathering: Gathering and analyzing intelligence to develop preventive strategies that enhance the security of the University's assets and operations.
• Provider Oversight: Training and monitoring outsourced security service providers to ensure they meet University security objectives and performance standards.
• Training and Sensitization: Developing and delivering security training programs and sensitization initiatives for staff and stakeholders.
• Incident Response: Planning and coordinating responses to security incidents, investigating violations, and contributing to disciplinary or legal actions.
• Data Management: Maintaining an up-to-date database of security incidents and trends, generating reports for management decision-making.
• Property Protection: Initiating and implementing programs and measures to prevent and address encroachments on University property.
• Quality Assurance: Participating in quality assurance programs to uphold and improve security standards.
• Section Management: Preparing and managing the budget and procurement plan for the security section; mentoring and coaching security staff.
• Other Duties: Performing any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, out of which three (3) must have been at the level of Security Officer Grade 7 or equivalent.
• Bachelor Degree in Criminology, Security Science or equivalent from recognized and accredited institution.
• Certificate of clean record of discharge from the relevant disciplined service at the level of Sergeant/Inspector/Warrant Officer in Police Service/Kenya Defense Forces.
• Clearance from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate).
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications.