Job Description
IPOA/HR/09/2024: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SECURITY SERVICES, IPOA GRADE 5
(1 POSITION) (CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH.: 201,880 – 293,240)
Job Title Assistant Director, Security Services
Grade IPOA 5
Department Security Services
Location / Work Station Headquarters, Nairobi
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Senior Assistant Director, Security Services
Direct Reports Principal Security Officer
Indirect Reports Senior Security Officer
Job Purpose
Responsible for provision of leadership in management and coordination of all
security operations in the Authority.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
1. Coordinate development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies,
guidelines, systems, plans, standards and procedures that impact on security
services while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and circulars;
2. Coordinate management of outsourced security services;
3. Guide in gathering of intelligence to enhance security in the Authority;
4. Coordinate internal investigations;
5. Coordinate surveillance, access control systems and operations in the Authority;
6. Coordinate provision of close protection and security escort services in the
Authority;
7. Coordinate Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and surveys in the Authority;
8. Coordinate provision of security updates and advisories in the Authority;
9. Coordinate development and implementation of capacity building programs
on security matters in the Authority;
10.Coordinate all security background checks;
11.Manage records in the department;
12.Coordinate development of internal and external reports in the department;
13.Collaborate with other stakeholders in the security sector, directorates and
departments for effective security services;
14.Coordinate staff performance management in the department;
15.Coordinate identification of risks and formulate mitigation measures in the
department;
16.Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities for
staff under their purview.
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
1. Undertake internal investigations in the Authority on need basis;
2. Develop and monitor implementation of disaster management programs in
the Authority;
3. Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
4. Implement risk mitigation measures.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Guide the development and monitor implementation of division’s annual work plan
and budgets.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
1. Managerial decisions
2. Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
1. Master’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Security
Management, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution; and
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Security
Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1. Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) Level 6 Diploma;
2. Six (6) weeks approved security investigation course at Criminal Investigation
Department (CID) Training School or any other equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
3. Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable;
4. Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized
institution.
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served in the grade of Principal Security Officer for a minimum period of three (3)
years at IPOA 6 or twelve (12) years in a comparable and relevant position in the
public or private sector.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Leadership skills
2) Negotiation skills
3) Analytical skills
4) Organization and Planning Skills
5) Dispute Resolution Skills
6) Decision Making Skills
7) Interpersonal Skills
8) Communication Skills
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Emotional intelligence
6) Resilience
7) Independence