Caretaker/Security Officer- Kenya-AIST - Grade 11 at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Conduct and oversee regular patrols to maintain the safety of all buildings and grounds.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the outsourced security team to ensure campus safety.
• Monitor and control access to Institute facilities and ensure only authorized personnel enter.
• Respond to security breaches, alarms, and emergencies promptly and efficiently.
• Monitor security equipment such as surveillance cameras and alarms.
• Lead responses to security breaches, alarms, and emergencies in coordination with the outsourced security team.
• Enforce Institute security policies and regulations to ensure a safe environment.

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

• Be a holder of a Diploma in Criminology or its equivalent from a recognized institution. 
• Have at least six (6) years relevant work experience.
• Have a certificate of Good Conduct, Firefighting Certificate, and First Aid among other short courses certificates.
• Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability in controlling security guards.
• Candidates who have served in the Disciplined Forces of Kenya shall have an added advantage.
• Knowledge of data protection laws will be an added advantage. 
• Be proficient in computer applications and
• Have working knowledge in use and analysis of CCTV data