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Our client in the private security sector is seeking to recruit a competent, disciplined, and physically fit Recruitment & Training Officer to manage the sourcing, rigorous vetting, training, and performance monitoring of security personnel.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that security guards recruited and deployed meet the required standards of integrity, discipline, physical fitness, knowledge, and operational readiness.
This position is ideal for a professional with practical experience in private security operations, NYS, or disciplined forces, combined with strong leadership, communication, and training capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute recruitment drives for security guards.
- Source suitable candidates while ensuring appropriate regional representation.
- Screen candidates against established recruitment requirements.
- Coordinate recruitment activities and maintain accurate candidate records.
- Conduct thorough candidate vetting and verification.
- Verify the authenticity of National Identification documents.
- Ensure candidates provide valid Certificates of Good Conduct.
- Identify and escalate any discrepancies or concerns arising during the vetting process.
- Conduct physical drills and theoretical training for security personnel.
- Deliver training in accordance with the applicable Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) guidelines and requirements.
- Prepare guards for deployment through practical and theoretical instruction.
- Identify areas requiring additional or refresher training.
- Monitor security personnel throughout their probationary periods.
- Evaluate employee performance following deployment.
- Identify performance and skills gaps.
- Coordinate refresher training and other development interventions.
- Support employee engagement and discipline initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Security Management, Criminology, or another related field.
- At least 3 years experience working in private security operations, NYS, or disciplined forces.
- Strong knowledge of security operations and personnel management.
- Knowledge of applicable Kenyan Labour and Security Laws.
- Strong public speaking and training skills.
- Good conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
- Physically fit and capable of conducting practical drills.
- Strong leadership and employee engagement skills.
Additional Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Analytical and assessment skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Leadership and supervisory skills.
- Strong interpersonal and employee engagement skills.
- Professionalism, discipline, and integrity.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of security personnel.
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