Security Officer II at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Job Purpose 

• This cadre is responsible for the management and coordination of all security operations in the Authority. 

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks 

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Supporting in implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, systems, plans, standards and procedures that impact on security services while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and regulations; 
• Coordinating outsourced security services; 
• Conducting internal Investigations;  
• Gathering intelligence to enhance security in the Authority; 
• Undertaking weapon handling and armed security operations; 
• Conducting surveillance and accessing control operations in the Authority; 
• Participating Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and surveys in the Authority; 
• Providing close protection and security escort services in the Authority 
• Providing security updates and advisories in the Authority; 
• Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs on security matters in the Authority;  
• Implementing disaster management programs in the Authority;  
• Updating records in the department; and 
• Collecting and collating data for compiling internal and external reports in the department. 

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications: 

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