Security & Safety Officer at Kenyatta National Hospital

JOB GROUP K10

The Security & Safety Services Officer III will be responsible to the Security and Safety Services Officer I for a wide range of security measures including keeping and maintaining records of crime charges and incidents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the Security & Safety Officer I in the planning, organizing, directing, supervising and appraising the work of Security and Safety Wardens in consultation with the Head of Department.
• Conducting Hospital Security audits/penetration tests on the potential security lapses within the Hospital.
• Participating in Quality Assurance (QA), Occupational Safety Health & Environment (OSHE) and other departmental committees.
• Ensuring security strategies for prevention and detection of crime are working effectively.
• Conducting internal security investigations on all security incidences in the Hospital.
• Providing close escort and/or protective services to Very Important Person (VIP) to internal visiting VIPs in the Hospital.
• Writing security and safety related reports.
• Providing command and leadership, including matters of discipline.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum grade; KCE Division IV OR KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Diploma in Security Management or any security related field; OR
• Served in the grade of Senior Security and Safety Services Warden or equivalent position for at least three (3) years in a reputable organization; OR served in the grade of
• Security and Safety Services Warden II or its equivalent for at least three
• (3) years with a certificate in Security Management or related field and possess a KCSE mean grade D+.
• Command and leadership, basic crime investigation, crime detection, investigation and prevention courses, among other professional courses would be an added advantage.
• Shown merit and ability in work performance as a Security Supervisor.
• Demonstrated high standards of discipline and integrity in the course of duty.
• Certificate of proficiency in computer applications from a recognized institution.