Head of Security at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Ref Number: IPOA/HR/18/2019

(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES.236,000 – 351,000)

The Head of Security is responsible for the following: –

• Developing and enforcing security policies, operating procedures, and standards;
• Overseeing reviews on security matters as per the laid down standards, rules and regulations;
• Managing and evaluating the security procedures and disasters management programmes;
• Coordinating enforcement of security and safety procedures in IPOA;
• Overseeing investigation of security incidences;
• Coordinating the management of IPOA contracted security personnel;
• Coordinating training and development of the IPOA security staff;
• Ensuring that appropriate security measures and mechanisms are put in place to guard against unauthorized access;
• Disarming and taking custody of arms from complainants;
• Briefing and debriefing staff before and after emergency operations;
• Gathering intelligence and issuing security alerts/advisories to staff;
• Conducting security risk analysis;
• Liaising with law enforcement agencies, commissions and professional organizations mandated to conduct investigations into incidents of fraud and other irregularities; and
• Overseeing supervision, staff development and performance appraisal.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

For appointment at this grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of Principal Security Officer, for a minimum period of three (3) years or twelve (12) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or any other related and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in Criminology or any other related and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Undergone six (6) weeks approved security investigation course at Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Training School or any other related and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Development Programme or equivalent qualification lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registered with a relevant Professional Body where applicable
• Ability to use computer application;
• Demonstrated integrity, professional competence and ability in planning and controlling internal audit activities.

Required behavioral skills

• Integrity
• Professional competence
• Objectivity
• Confidentiality
• Team player
• Results oriented, meet deadlines on assignments and juggle multiple Demands