Security Officer at Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)

This is the senior most position in this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible to the Administrative Officer. Duties and responsibilities will include

• giving policy direction on management and administration of security services in the institute;
• liaise with the Kenya Police and other government security organs on security matters affecting the institute;
• coordinating investigation activities on any occurrence in the institute;
• securing of evidence in the event of any occurrence;
• working out security arrangement for the Institutes property;
• maintaining an inventory of all security related issues in the institute;
• handling of complaints on security matters;
• supervising the security guards, mentoring of staff under him/her; and
• any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Served in the rank of Inspector in the disciplined forces for a period of not less than two (2) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science from a recognized institution
• A current Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigating Department (CID);
• Of good physique and mental fitness; and
• Computer literate

Interested candidates for the job must attach clearance certificates from;

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• An approved Credit Reference Bureau