Job Description
CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER (SECURITY OPERATIONS), GRADE KPC 4 Job Ref No. KPC/ADVT/6/2
024 (1post)
a) Job Description
i. Develop, implement, and monitor security strategies, policies, and standards in line with
the Company’s mission and vision.
ii. Provide advisory services to the company on matters related to security in their
respective functional areas.
iii. Liaising with national security agencies to ensure security of Company’s assets and
business operations.
iv. Coordinate management of outsourced security service providers to meet KPC’s security
objectives and enhance performance.
v. Liaise with the provincial administration at all levels on administration matters
concerning the security of the Kenya Pipeline.
vi. Develop and implement appropriate controls for all admissions within the operational
areas and offices.
vii. Ensure provision protection and safety of company life, properties, and assets.
viii. Ensure all physical security equipment in force are inspected regularly and maintained
in good working order.
ix. Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams in Security operations to enable
them to develop, implement and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed
at improving organization performance.
x. Participate in developing and implementation of strategies for creating a high
performing organizational culture.
xi. Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process
improvement programmes.
xii. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and support in orientation and
induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
xiii. Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as
handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies,
procedures, and regulations.
xiv. Coordinate and implement training programs in Security department, aimed at
equipping staff with appropriate job competencies.
xv. Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives
and implementing development.
xvi. Ensure agreed search procedures are used at all company’s workstations to deter and
detect attempts to remove property from company premises.
xvii. Initiate and maintain the company’s security keys holder in safe custody and emergency
call out procedure.
xviii. Ensure continuous review of company security procedures to cope with changing work
environment.
xix. Ensure staff are conversant with the company security policies and procedures.
xx. Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
b) Person Specification
i. Bachelor’s degree in security related studies from a recognized university
ii. Must have served for a minimum of eight (8) years, out of which three (3) year must have
been at the level of a Senior Superintendent of Police or equivalent and above or its
equivalent experience with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
iii. Have with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
iv. Proficiency in computer applications.
v. Demonstrated competency in work performance.
c) Key Skills & Competencies
i. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
ii. Ability to write investigative and other reports.
iii. Must be able to work long hours.
iv. Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.
v. Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security related issues.
vi. Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive,
commitment, honesty, trust, and loyalty