Chief Security Officer at Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1152

Reporting to the Manager, Security Services, the Chief Security Officer will be in charge of securing and safeguarding Company assets and resources.

The keys tasks of the position are as indicated hereunder:

• Overseeing implementation of security measures and regulations by employees and customers
• Safeguarding security of Company assets against theft, pilferage, damage, misuse or sabotage;
• Liaising with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective execution of security services;
• Sensitizing internal and external customers on matters of general security, crime prevention and fraud control;
• Supervising contracted and seconded security personnel to ensure value for money;
• Undertaking security intelligence surveys and recommending necessary interventions;
• Undertaking investigations of motor accidents involving Company vehicles and taking the necessary actions;
• Evaluating changes to the security environment for impact and presenting findings to management;
• Carrying out risk assessments and making recommendations to management;
• Coordinating investigations on all acts of crime or any losses incurred against the Company and taking necessary action;
• Implementing strategies on business continuity planning, privacy, loss prevention and fraud prevention;
• Overseeing and coordinating security efforts across including information technology, human resources, communications and facilities management;

Appointment Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from recognized institution
• Diploma in Criminology/Forensic Science or related field
• Military/Police/ Protective Security Services Industry Training
• Nine (9) years’ work experience 3 of which must be in middle management level

Key Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Attention to details
• Drive for results and achievement
• Analytical skills