Security Officer at Meru University of Science and Technology

The Deputy Chief Security Officer shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor and will be in charge of the Department of Security and Safety, in overall management, direction, control and co-ordination of Security Operations at the University.

Responsibilities

• In-Charge of the security department.
• Responsible for security matters related to students and staff.
• Manage security intelligence systems within the University
• Carry out any investigation requested by Vice-Chancellor
• Investigation of disciplinary matters as referred by Management Board
• Attend to all security meetings in all Campuses
• Plan and organize training for security staff
• Execute periodic security surveys for all campuses
• Liaise with the external security agent
• Advisor to the University Management Board on security Issues
• Responsible for formulation, planning and control of the departmental budget
• Effective coordination and implementation of policies in the department
• Responsible for formulation and implementation of departmental strategic plan
• Responsible for the procurement of stores for the department
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. A Master Degree in Criminology/Security Science will be an added advantage
• Must have worked with any of the Disciplined Forces of Kenya for at least ten (10) years
• Must have served at the level of Chief inspector of police or captain
• Must have a clean Discharge Certificate
• Must possess Certificate of Good Conduct
• Must possess First Aid Certificate
• Must possess Fire Fighting Certificate
• Must have at least three (3) years working experience as Security Officer or comparable position
• Must be Computer literate
• Must be medically and physically fit