Chief Security Officer at Multimedia University of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure development, review, and implementation of security policies to ensure the safety of staff, students, and physical assets at all times.
• Ensure development of work plans for an efficient and effective security system.
• Ensure development of a security financial budget to allocate proper funds for security requirements.
• Ensure security operations in collaboration with public law enforcement agencies to enhance security and leverage their expertise.
• Oversee security services offered by contracted security service providers to ensure quality service delivery.
• Ensure that the University’s assets are secured for general security administration.
• Ensure compliance with security statutory regulations and requirements to facilitate smooth university operations.
• Coordinate security emergency management and contingency procedures to ensure preparedness and response to disasters.
• Provide emergency management and contingency procedures to safeguard institution assets, employees, guests, and others on company property.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve security breaches to protect institutional assets, employees, guests, and others on company property.
• Stay updated on emerging security challenges and devise appropriate interventions to maintain security at all times.
• Coordinate specifications for security contracts to ensure high-quality security service delivery.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of physical protection systems (PPS) to secure and safeguard university assets and property.
• Prepare security reports for decision-making, evidential, and record-keeping purposes.
• Conduct security risk analysis and identify risks to develop effective mitigation measures.

Requirements for Appointment

• Master’s degree in Criminology/Security Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Basic Security Course, or equivalent from a recognized institution, with 10 years of service in the police service or equivalent.
• Must have served for 3 years in the police service at the rank of Chief Inspector of Police or an equivalent rank in other uniformed security forces.
• Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Security Officer (Grade MNT 11) or equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police.
• A valid Basic First Aid Certificate with proven experience in first aid.
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.