Manager, Security and Safety at KCA University (KCAU)

JOB OBJECTIVE

The job holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of round-the-clock University wide physical and people security requirements and ensure compliance to Environment, Health and Safety standards and quality regulations. and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing strategies on security and safety management, crime prevention, investigations and recommending prosecutions as applicable
• Advising Management on appropriate measures and standards on security and safety of University assets
• Manage all aspects of physical and people security within all University premises
• Investigating, following-up and resolving security issues/cases and Environment Health & Safety (EHS) incidences affecting the University in liaison with law enforcement agencies
• Sensitizing staff & Students on general insecurity trends, personal/facility security awareness and EHS in liaison with law enforcement agencies
• Establishing and maintaining linkages with law enforcement agencies to enhance University security
• Undertaking activities related to security management & preparedness such as security sweeps, penetration tests, intruder detection, alarm response tests, fire drills, security surveys and internal security audits
• Formulating and continuously reviewing policies, processes and procedures on security and EHS
• Managing security staff seconded by outsourced security service providers on service provision
• Reviewing safety method statements, initial Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental audit, training manuals and organization’s work instructions and procedures
• Developing a Security Safety, Health & Quality (SSHEQ) communication strategy for the entire University
• Develop a SSHEQ standards and procedures
• Developing and maintaining the departmental budget
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the SSHEQ team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Security/ Risk Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Bachelor’s degree in Military Science/Security Management/Environmental Science/ Occupational Health & Safety or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Training in Integrated Security Management Systems (ISMS) or crime management.
• Risk Investigation training from a recognised institution etc.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 8 years’ relevant experience five (5) of which should be at managerial level managing Security, Safety, Health, Environment & Quality in institution of higher learning
• Leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources
• Ability to think strategically and design long term plans
• Quality management skills
• Disaster preparedness and management skills
• Investigations skills
• Report writing skills
• Good negotiation skills
• General knowledge of Kenyan laws & Government EHS incidence regulations pertaining to law enforcement