Hospital Security at St. Francis Community Hospital

1/11 (SO1/11)

The security officer 1 will be responsible to the Hospital Administrator for the overall Security and safety of property, staff and clients in St Francis Complex.

Duties 

• Induction of the outsourced security personnel and giving monthly reports on their performance;
• Initiating, developing, reviewing and implementing security policies, guidelines, procedures and measures for security control in the facility;
• Coordination of investigations of security incidences and preparation of management reports;
• Coordination of emergency procedures and contingency planning;
• Maintaining records and charts of crimes and incidents;
• Overseeing security surveys and inspections;
• Preparing periodic returns on operational matters;
• Maintaining security management and control documents e.g. passes, registers;
• Liaising with relevant security agencies through security meetings and attend management meetings;
• Monitoring/surveillance of personnel, equipment and access points permitting entry;
• Ensure that proper discipline is maintained in the security unit;

Job Qualifications

• Have a minimum of D+ in the KCSE or its equivalent;
• Have a Diploma in criminology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have attended a Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Should be below 45 yrs of age;
• Have served as a Security Officer in the disciplined service for a minimum period of five (5) years and three (3) years for (SO11);
• Basic skills in computer applications;
• Have a current certificate of good conduct;
• A degree in criminology or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• A Certificate in First Aid and firefighting Course will be an added advantage.