Senior Security Officer at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

ADVERT NO. EXT/22/04/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• To maintain security and safety of staffs, clients and Institutes properties and equipment’s; 
• Conducts patrols, deploys and supervises guards; 
• Carries out investigations; 
• Plans work of all its subordinates 
• Requisitioning of extra outsourced security personnel for events; 
• Gathering of information, analyzing it and using it positively; 
• Appraising and evaluating subordinates performance; 
• Monitor CCTV surveillance system; 
• Brief superiors in any security related issues that arise; 
• Enforces Institutes security procedures and policies; 
• Coordinates all the outsourced security services and internal security operations; 
• Handle staff security cases and administrative issues; 
• Compile monthly security surveys and crime analysis; 
• Liaise with the external security agent; 
• Ensure security of all visitors of the Institute and making reports thereof; 
• Make regular security surveys/reports summaries on Institute security; 
• Prevent and report any theft or loss of the Institute properties; 
• Monitor vehicles movement and assist the Transport Officer on security of the vehicles, e.g. parking places, accidents, inspections etc. 

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements;

• Minimum four (4) years relevant work experience as a Security Officer KW8 or an equivalent position in a reputable organization; 
• Diploma in Security Studies or its equivalent from recognized institution; 
• Certificate in First Aid; 
• Proficiency in Computer applications; 
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.