VACANCY REF NO. LU/AD/1/02/EA/SO/2026
TERMS OF SERVICE FIVE [5] YEARS' CONTRACT WITH ELIGIBILITY FOR RE-APPOINTMENT ON
SATISFACTORY WORK PERFORMANCE.
Reports To: The Vice Chancellor, Laikipia University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Security Officer will be expected to:
Supervise security staff;
Ensure security of all visitors of the University and making reports thereof;
Enforcement of traffic discipline within the University;
Make regular security surveys and reports summaries on campus security;
Prevent and report any theft or loss of Laikipia University properties;
Handle welfare matters of security staff e.g. uniforms, leave roster, off-duty, duty roster, etc;
Carry out investigation of all security incidences such as fire, and assist in orderly movement of people to safe areas within the University premises;
Collect and gather intelligence report including the CCTV surveillance;
Ensuring that University's assets are secured;
Conduct security risk assessment;
Implementing security policies;
Review security reports to ensure efficiency and quality of Security operations;
Ensure the implementation of security strategies and procedures;
Coordinate security operations with public law enforcement agencies;
Implement emergency management and contingency procedures;
Prepare reports and submit security reports to the Vice Chancellor;
Identify, investigate and resolve security breaches;
Coordinate training and development of security staff;
Supervise contracted security services; and
Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:
For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have;
Attained the rank of Inspector of Police or its equivalent OR
Bachelor's Degree in Security related studies from a recognized institution;
Attendance of a supervisory or other professional course lasting more than two weeks will be an added advantage; and
Experience: At least six [6] years' experiences in security services, three [3] years of which you must have served as Security Officer II or equivalent.