Security Officer at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Developing and implementing security policy in the institute;
• Developing and implementing unit’s budget and work plans;
• Overseeing security risk assessments and developing contingency plans;
• Ensuring security and order in the Institute;
• Coordinating prevention, detection and reporting of crime;
• Oversee detection and reporting possession and use of prohibited substances;
• Safeguarding the Institute’s property including buildings, stores, motor vehicles and equipment;
• Reporting of emergency or insecurity incidences such as fire, and assisting in orderly movement of people to safe areas within the institute’s premises;
• Providing security services and intelligence to KIPPRA staff and board on a regular basis when carrying out official duties;
• Inspecting and maintaining records for incoming and outgoing vehicles and visitors
• Liaising with senior security officers on provision of security services to KIPPRA;
• Safe custody, hoisting and lowering of the National flag;
• Keeping register and custody of lost and found items and property;
• Carry out physical search and prevent entry of unauthorized persons;
• Ensuring proper functioning of security control devices e.g. doors, biometric reader, vehicle security, switching on and off of light in offices, windows, common areas and security lights;
• Controlling and reporting intruders into restricted areas;
• Directing visitors to various destinations in the Institute;
• Monitoring and providing reports on CCTV surveillance
• Coordinating security sensitizations to staff and the board
• Carrying out security breech investigations within the Institute and liaise with the relevant government agencies
• Monitoring and controlling issuance, management and use of office keys
• Coordination and supervising outsourced security services
• Identifying security initiatives and standards
• Compiling and submitting security report;
• Conducting induction for new security staff;
• Conducting drills;
• Ensuring that action is taken on security and lapses and incidences in the Institute; 
• Liaising with police department on security matters within the Institute and its environs.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors Degree security related studies from a recognized institution;
• Have served as a Sergeant in the Nation Police Service or it’s equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be physically fit;
• have valid Advanced First Aid Certificate;
• have Certificate in Fire Control;
• good interpersonal team player and communication skills;
• Computer skills;
• demonstrated professional competence in security work as reflected in performance and results;
• Possession of a fraud investigation certificate from CID training school lasting not less than 2 months will be an added advantage; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Communication skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Emergency Response skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer service
• Security Procedure knowledge

Behavioral competencies/ Attributes

• Adaptability;
• Critical thinking; and
• Emotional Intelligence
• Time Management