Chief Security Officer (Security Operations) at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and monitor security strategies, policies, and standards in line with the Company’s mission and vision.
• Provide advisory services to the company on matters related to security in their respective functional areas.
• Liaise with national security agencies to ensure security of Company’s assets and business operations.
• Coordinate management of outsourced security service providers to meet KPC’s security objectives and enhance performance.
• Liaise with the provincial administration at all levels on administration matters concerning the security of the Kenya Pipeline.
• Develop and implement appropriate controls for all admissions within the operational areas and offices.
• Ensure provision protection and safety of company life, properties, and assets.
• Ensure all physical security equipment in force are inspected regularly and maintained in good working order.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams in Security operations to enable them to develop, implement and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organization performance.
• Participate in developing and implementation of strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture.
• Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and support in orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
• Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinate and implement training programs in Security department, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development.
• Ensure agreed search procedures are used at all company’s workstations to deter and detect attempts to remove property from company premises.
• Initiate and maintain the company’s security keys holder in safe custody and emergency call out procedure.
• Ensure continuous review of company security procedures to cope with changing work environment.
• Ensure staff are conversant with the company security policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in security-related studies from a recognized university.
• Must have served for a minimum of eight (8) years, out of which three (3) years must have been at the level of a Senior Superintendent of Police or equivalent and above or its equivalent experience with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Have with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competency in work performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write investigative and other reports.
• Must be able to work long hours.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security-related issues.
• Demonstrate a professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust, and loyalty.