Senior Security Officer II - Grade 10 at Co-operative University of Kenya

REF -  CUK/NT/ADMIN /SO/SECURITY/6/22(1)

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with basic training in disciplined forces and three (3) years experience in grade 9 or comparable position.
• Should have worked with any of the Disciplined Forces of Kenya or any other reputable security firm with a Discharge Certificate.
• Must possess Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Must possess a First Aid Certificate.
• Must possess a Fire Fighting Certificate.
• Experience in a University or academic institution will be an added advantage.

OR

• Commissioned Officers in the Disciplined Forces at the level of Chief Inspector of Police or Administration Police or equivalent or Major in the Armed Forces.
• Experience in a University or academic institution will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities:

In liaison with the Chief Security Officer:

• Implement security standards, policies, and procedures in the University to ensure safety of both staff, students and physical assets at all times;
• Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate policies and methods to protect staff, students and guests against harassment, threats, or violence in the University;
• Sensitize, supervise and train staff on security emergency management and contingency procedures for preparedness and equipment with knowledge to avert any disaster;
• Plan, direct, and coordinate security activities to safeguard University’s assets, employees, guests, or others on University property; v. Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents if and when they happen in the University;
• Monitor and ensure a sound and safe environment in the University at all times;
• Keep abreast with emerging security threats and devising appropriate information to ensure the University’s security is maintained at all times;
• Oversee prompt response by the security staff to medical emergencies, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures;
• Identify, investigate and resolve security breaches in the University by reporting unusual activities in the University to the Chief Security Officer;
• Present periodic returns on the operational security matters to the Chief Security Officer;
• Maintain records and charts of crimes and incidents in the University, for traceability and accountability purposes;
• Liaise with relevant security agencies in the University, to keep everyone informed on the operational security matters;
• Coordinate investigations and prosecutions of persons held responsible for breach of security;

Remuneration

• Basic Salary per month range: Kshs. 57,729 – 82,552/-
• House Allowance per month: Kshs. 35,383/-