Senior Assistant Security Officer at Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB)

JOB LEVEL 7: HR SASO-7-2020
 
Reports to: Assistant Administration Manager
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

•  Manage all security duties and report to the appropriate authority through reports on breaches of security.
• Institute emergency preparedness and disaster recovery measures
• Co-ordinate the smooth running of duties performed by contracted guards, supervise the performance of security guards assigned to the station; 
• Draw written assignments, instructions for guidance of security guards and make sure all concerned are conversant with what is expected; 
• Patrol within the compound and ascertain no intruders interfere with perimeter fence;
• Check and make sure the alarm system is secured;
• Report any incidents to superiors without delay;
• Carry out physical search on motor vehicles and persons to verify property ownership; 
• Maintain gate passes, vehicle movement book, visitors register, seals and occurrence booK
• Make monthly or quarterly reports pertaining to security work at the Bureau; 
• Implement all orders and regulations concerning security matters, investigations/prosecutions; 
• Conduct investigations as required and liaise with the local police in the event of a criminal prosecution.  

 
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS) 

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminology or its equivalent. 
• Higher National Diploma or Diploma in criminology or its equivalent is an added advantage. 
• Certificate of good conduct. 
• Minimum of 2 year of work experience.
• Experience with Kenyan Police Service or security firm is an added advantage. 
• Holder of a valid driving license.
• Problem solving, analytical, decision making, integrity, good communication, organization and planning skills.
• A good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts to  new environments, pays attention to detail and self-motivated.