Senior Security Officer II- Kenya-AIST Grade 7 at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Providing leadership in the planning, organization, and coordination of all security operations at the Institute.
• Developing and implementing institutional security policies, procedures, and strategies in line with national laws and best practices.
• Liaising with police and other relevant security agencies on matters related to campus security, investigations, and court cases.
• Ensuring the safety and protection of the Institute’s property, staff, students, and visitors.
• Monitoring and assessing security risks and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective actions.
• Overseeing the deployment and performance of security personnel across all Institute facilities.
• Supervising security staff and ensuring discipline, efficiency, and professionalism in service delivery.
• Maintaining quality assurance and safety standards across all security functions.
• Preparing and submitting regular reports on security incidents, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Coordinating emergency response procedures and security drills.

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

• Have at least six (6) years relevant work experience
• Be a holder of a degree in Criminology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Have served as a Commissioned Officer, Disciplined Forces of Kenya with a Discharge Certificate.
• Have a certificate of Good Conduct, Firefighting Certificate, and First Aid among other short courses certificates.
• Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability in controlling security guards
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Have working knowledge in use and analysis of CCTV data. 
• Knowledge of data protection laws is an added advantage.