Chief Security Officer at Vihiga County Government

JG M

An officer at this level will report to Director Administration.

Responsibilities

• In charge of Civilian Security Services in the County;
• Carrying out supervision of in-house and contracted security services
• Liaising with external security agencies for preventive action;
• Assisting in investigations and prosecutions:
• Developing and implementing security policies, regulations, rules, standards; norms, protocols and procedures;
• Designing and implementing new security measures;
• Identifying and investigating security breaches and issues;
• Coordination maintenance of security Surveillance, knowledge of CCTV Codes of Practice; security systems, and access control;
• Analyzing security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement;
• Liaising with other operational areas in the County to ensure harmony and consistencies in security requirements;
• Conducting physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations;
• Conducting security activities to safeguard County assets, properties, employees, clients and guests;
• Documenting security status /updates and submitting confidential reports on security issues;
• Maintaining regularly contacts with state security agencies;
• Maintaining records of acts of unlawful interference or crime for possible prosecution or other reference;
• Providing regular security briefs to the County Management and staff;
• Disposing of and accounting for lost and found properties;
• Maintaining crime and incidents records and charts; and
• Coordination security documents such as passes and registers.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have vast knowledge and relevant work experience of 8 years’ in the relevant field,3 years of which should have served as a Senior Security Officer or in a comparable position either in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelor degree in Criminology & Security Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Six (6) weeks approved security course from the Kenya Police Service or the Armed Forces at the rank of Inspector/Lieutenant and above;
• Leadership/Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Clean certificate of discharge and a valid First Aid Certificate from a recognized institution; Physically, mentally and medically fit;
• Fulfilled all the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Proven communication and proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives of vision 2030;
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National, Values and Principles of
• Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and management capability.