Minimum Qualification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be/have: -
A Bachelor's Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution
A minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience 3 of which must have been at Grade10 or its equivalent
A Certificate of Good Conduct
Worked as a Sergeant/Warrant Officer in Police Service/Kenya Defense Forces with a clean discharge certificate.
Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
Proficiency in Computer Applications
Duties and Responsibilities entail to:
Formulate and implement university security policies;
Coordinate continuous information gathering and intelligence analysis with a view to developing preventive measures for enhanced security of the University's students, staff, assets and operations;
Initiate preparation of security training programmes and carry out sensitization initiatives to enhance compliance with security standards and policies;
Ensure incident response planning and investigation of security violations, contributing to disciplinary and legal matters associated with such violations as necessary;
Develop an up-to-date databank of security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and security action;
Liaise with other law enforcing organs/agencies of the government in order to minimize and prevent crime;
Initiate programmes and measures to prevent and eliminate encroachment;
Maintain close liaison with police on security information and follow up Court Cases;
Ensure the service ability of electronic security surveillances appliances plus regular testing of alarm equipment;
Participate in Quality Assurance Programmes;
Responsible for PC/ ISO/ Strategic plan on security and safety matters;
Coordinate the preparation of budget and procurement plan for the section;
Mentor, coach and develop security staff; and
Undertake any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time by the appointing authority or authorized officer.