Principal Security Officer at Rural Electrification Authority

Job Description

• Formulate, interpret and implement security policies and other procedures appertaining to security;
• Carrying out prevention and investigations on fraud and theft cases;
• Conduct investigations on criminal cases and presenting them to the police for appropriate action;
• Safeguarding Authority assets against theft, pilferage, damage ,misuse, or sabotage;
• Conduct investigations of motor vehicle accidents involving REA staff;
• Liaising with other law enforcing agencies to ensure effective execution of security;
• Representing the Authority in external investigations on matters of security;
• Prepare timely and accurate investigation reports;
• Prepare and implement the security budget;
• Supervise all contracted security guards deployed in various assignments of the Authority;
• Implement all security measures in all Authority premises-installing equipment’s, CCTV, access control systems and servicing ;
• Conduct fire drills and other security drills within the work place;
• Supervise and appraise officers in security department;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Security Management or any Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in relate field from a recognized institution;
• Membership to professional bodies Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE),Certified
• Forensic Investigation Practitioner/Professional (CFIP)
• Police senior supervisory course
• Attained the rank of Chief Inspector of police or Captain in the armed forces ;
• Diploma in security Management or leadership skills is added an administration;
• Leadership or Management Course is an added advantage.

Experience and Competencies:

• Five (5 )years’ relevant experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role,
• Investigative skills;
• Defensive driving skills ;
• First Aid skills;
• Fire Fighting skills.
• Leadership skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Discreteness;
• Communication skills;
• Decision making and problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Analytical Skills;
• Demonstrated Integrity;
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the constitution