Senior Security Assistant - Job Grade CUE 8

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying security needs regarding office premises, staff, facilities, assets, and operations, and designing measures to address risks or threats.
• Ensuring confidentiality in reports on security issues.
• Investigating all security incidents and liaising with the outsourced security firm.
• Maintaining comprehensive security records.
• Preventing unauthorized personnel from gaining access to restricted areas.
• Detecting illicit activities and surveying office premises for any threats.
• Preparing and submitting written reports on security threats.
• Monitoring duty shifts and security reinforcement by liaising with the outsourced security firm.
• Arranging for security backups.

Requirements and Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• A Diploma in Criminology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 (Integrity).

Required Documents for Successful Candidates

Before the award of an offer, successful candidates must provide:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).