Chief Security Officer at Presbyterian University of East Africa2

PUEA/CSO/09/2023    

Job Description:

• The Chief Security Officer at Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) will be in charge of the Department of Security, in overall management, direction, control and co-ordination of Security Operations at the University.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Attained rank of Chief Inspector of Police or equivalent in the disciplined forces;

OR

•  Masters in Security Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
•  Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field from recognized institution;
•  Exemplary work performance.
•  Have at least six (6) years’ experience as Senior Security Officer or equivalent;

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Chief Security Officer shall be responsible for and perform functions which include but
• not limited to the following:
•  Manage security intelligence systems within the University;
•  Undertaking risk and disaster management;
•  Coordination of investigations and prosecutions;
•  Profiling crime cases;
•  Investigation of disciplinary matters as referred by Management Board;
•  Attend to all security meetings in the University;
•  Plan and organize security training for staff;
•  Execute periodic security surveys within the University;
•  Liaise with the external security agents;
•  Advise the University Management Board on security issues;
•  Responsible for formulation, planning and control of the departmental budget;
•  Effective coordination and implementation of policies in the department;
•  Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor;