Chief Security Officer at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)

Ref No: KMTC/QP-23/EAF/SS.3/2017

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacancies at the Kenya Medical Training College, as follows:

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director for the efficient management and administration of Security Services in the College.

Duties for the Chief Security Officer Job

• undertaking risk and disaster management; deployment, training and development of security personnel;
• initiating, developing, reviewing and implementing security policies in the college;
• coordination of emergency procedures and contingency planning;
• maintaining records and charts of crimes and incidents; overseeing security surveys and inspections;
• preparing periodic returns on operational matters;
• planning and designing security documents e.g. passes, registers;
• liaising with relevant security agencies through security meetings and attend management meetings;
• coordination of investigations and prosecutions; profiling crime cases;
• training and staff development matters.

Chief Security Officer Job Requirements

• Have served in the grade of Senior Security Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or in a reputable private sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science from a recognized institution; OR Have a Diploma in any Social Sciences and attended a Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; OR Have a Diploma in any Social Sciences and attended a Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; OR Served in the Disciplined Service in the rank of Inspector or an equivalent rank;
• Have undergone six (6) weeks approved security course at Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Training Institution;
• Have a First Aid Certificate Course;
• Have a Certificate in computer knowledge; and
• Have demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability in security matters;