REF: MTRH/HR/10/10/2025
Job Purpose
The Principal Security Officer will patrol the Hospital premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points, Investigates security breaches and incidents in the Hospital.
The officer will be reporting to Manager, Security Services.
Duties and responsibilities;
Implementing security policies, regulations, rules, standards; norms, protocols and procedures;
Implementing new security measures;
Identifying and investigating security breaches and issues;
Maintenance of security surveillance, security systems and access control;
Analyzing security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement;
Liaising with other operational areas to ensure harmony and consistencies in security requirements;
Conducting physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations;
Conducting security activities to safeguard assets, properties, employees, patients/clients and guests;
Documenting security status /updates and submitting confidential reports on security issues;
Maintaining records of acts ofunlawful interference or crime for possible prosecution or other reference;
Providing regular security briefs;
Disposing and accounting for lost and found properties;
Maintaining crime and incidents records and charts; and
Maintenance of security documents such as passes and registers.
Job Specifications
Served in the grade of Senior Security Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position.
Bachelor degree in Criminology & Security Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Six (6) weeks approved security course from the Kenya Police Service or the Armed Forces at the rank of Inspector/Lieutenant.
Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
A valid First Aid Certificate from arecognized institution.
Physically, mentally and medically fit.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Shown merit and ability as reflected on work performance