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  • Posted: Mar 20, 2024
    Deadline: Apr 2, 2024
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    The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was established through an Act of Parliament published in November 2011 to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the police in Kenya. The inaugural Board was sworn into office in June 2012. Vision: A robust civilian accountability mechanism that promotes public trust and confidence in the National Police Service. Mission: To conduct impartial and independent investigations, inspections, audits and monitoring of the National Police Service to prevent impunity and enhance professionalism in the interest of the public
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    Security Officer II

    IPOA/HR/21/2024;

    Job Purpose

    Responsible for coordination of all security operations in the Authority.

    Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

    • Implement policies, strategies, guidelines, systems, plans, standards and procedures that impact on security services while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and circulars;
    • Coordinate outsourced security services;
    • Gather and analyze intelligence to enhance security in the Authority;
    • Supervise weapon handling and armed security operations;
    • Lead team in surveillance and access control operations in the Authority;
    • Undertake Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and surveys in the Authority;
    • Consolidate security updates and advisories in the Authority;
    • Implement capacity building programs on security matters in the Authority;
    • Update and maintain records in the department;
    • Consolidate data for internal and external reports in the department;
    • Coach, mentor and supervise staff under their purview;
    • Develop and implement individual work plan;
    • Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
    • Identify risks and formulate mitigation measures.

    Job Dimensions:

    Financial Responsibility

    • Prepare annual work plan and budgets.

    Responsibility for Physical Assets

    • Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records

     Decision Making / Job Influence

    • Operational decisions

    Working Conditions

    • Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.

    Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

    Academic qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Security Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

    • Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) Level 6 Diploma;
    • Six (6) weeks approved security investigation course at Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Training School or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
    • Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable.

    Previous relevant work experience required.

    • This is an entry level job

    Method of Application

    Interested persons who meet the specified criteria are invited to submit their applications through the recruitment portal link: https://recruitment.ipoa.go.ke.

    Alternatively, applications can be submitted via the Post Office, email, or by hand delivery. Applicants who choose the alternative process must clearly indicate the position and job reference number on both the cover letter, envelope, and email applications. Alongside the application, candidates should include IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 2nd April, 2024 to:

    Director/Chief Executive Officer,
    Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
    1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
    P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.

    For email submissions, please use the following addresses:

    For Job grades 3 – 6: recruitment_m0324@ipoa.go.ke
    For Job grades 9 – 13: recruitment_s0324@ipoa.go.ke
    Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in our website www.ipoa.go.ke/careers
    Upon granting an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

    • A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
    • A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
    • A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
    • A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report); and
    • A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

    IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.
    Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

    IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Interested and qualified? Go to Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on recruitment.ipoa.go.ke to apply

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