Serjeant-at-Arms I at County Assembly of Taita Taveta

Duties and responsibilities

• Performing chamber and ceremonial duties;
• Implement plans for organized security drills;
• Update senior officers on emerging security critical incidences;
• Implement specific instructions on custody of security items and other equipment;
• Undertake duties to meet desirable housekeeping standards;
• Providing fire and safety protective services;
• Undertake access control duties - receiving visitors and suppliers to the assembly and directing them to the respective staff or department in the county assembly;
• Perform crowd control management duties;
• Perform duties towards maintenance of decorum, law and order within the precincts of the Assembly;
• Ensuring safety and security of the assembly premises, firearms and of members of the county assembly;

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Sergeant-At-Arms I for at least three (3) years OR in the disciplined forces in a rank of not less than Corporal for a period of not less than seven (7) years;
• Certificate in fire-fighting or first aid;
• A valid certificate of good conduct;
• A Paramilitary / Military Training qualification; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.