Chief Security Officer at Karatina University

Job Description

• Develop University Security and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare annual work plan for the security department.
• Prepare and submit monthly security reports to the Vice Chancellor.
• Allocate work to and supervise both internal and outsourced security staff.
• Evaluate performance of security staff.
• Coordinate security operations with external security agents.
• Review reported cases involving students and staff.
• Prepare and sign gate passes.
• Advise the Vice Chancellor on security matters.
• Keep abreast with emerging security challenges.
• Develop specifications for security contracts.
• Train subordinate security officers.
• Develop emergency management and contingency procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a security related field.
• Worked in disciplined/uniformed forces for at least five (5) years.
• A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces.
• Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability.
• Physical and mental fitness.
• Current Certificate of good conduct.
• Knowledge of ICT.
• Skills in firefighting and rescue.
• Valid driving license.
• Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.