Deputy Chief Security Officer at Kisii University

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

•  Attained rank of Chief Inspector of Police;
• Masters in relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field from recognized and accredited institution;
• Relevant technical and professional certification from recognized and accredited institution;
• Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Certificate of clean record of discharge from the relevant disciplined service (where applicable);
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor the Deputy Chief Security Officer will be:

• Initiating the development & enforcement of security policies and standards in line with the operating framework;
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the security strategy in line with policies, processes & procedures to deliver business objective;
• Coordinating security audits;
• Coordinating continuous information gathering and intelligence analysis with a view to developing preventive measures for enhanced security of the University's assets and operations;
• Initiating training and monitoring outsourced security service providers to meet University security objectives and enhance performance;
• Initiating preparation of security training programmes and carrying out sensitization initiatives to enhance compliance with security standards and policies;
• Ensuring incident response planning and investigation of security violations, contributing to disciplinary and legal matters associated with such violations as necessary;
• Developing an up-to-date databank of security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and security action;
• Initiating programmes and measures to prevent and eliminate encroachment;
• Participating in Quality Assurance Programmes; and
• Coordinating the preparation of budget and procurement plan for the section; and
• Mentoring, coaching and developing security staff.