Assistant Manage, Security Officer at Kenya Development Corporation

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining safe and secure environment for KDC staff and property.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement Policies and Procedures relating to safety and security in the Corporation,
• Ensure compliance with approved safety and security policies to safeguard staff, visitors and general public using KDC premises,
• Co-ordinate the monitoring, detection and deterrence of crimes in KDC premises,
• Carry out investigations on security breaches to conclusion liaising with relevant authorities for appropriate action,
• Reporting on any security incidents to all concerned parties,
• Co-ordination of investigations by Government agencies.
• Provide advisory to enhance security and general day to day oversight of the security services provided by the private security firms,
• Undertake the lead role in Safety and Security Incident Management,
• Provide intelligence on all matters of safety and security,
• Prepare and submit periodic safety, security and intelligence reports.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in relevant work in the Public Service or in the Private Sector with at least four (4) years’ experience in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s Degree in social Science, criminology or any other relevant field;
• Master’s degree in social Science, criminology or any other relevant field;
• Must have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks Certification in security Management
• At least five years of demonstrable experience in security management in a medium to Large;
• Candidate must have trained/worked in the Government security forces.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.