Job Description
Chief Security Officer – Grade KPC 4
a) Job Specifications
Systems & Intelligence
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 all 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. Carry out intelligence gathering and investigations
v. Overseeing Incident Response Plan and investigations into security breaches against the Company’s.
vi. Maintain an up to date records of security incidents and trends and reporting for
management information and action.
vii. Advise the Company on security related matters affecting the Company's business and operations.
viii. Ensure agreed search procedures are used at all company’s work stations to deter and detect attempts to remove property from company premises
ix. Advise the Company on security related matters affecting the Company's business and operations.
x. Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organization performance.
xi. Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices.
xii. Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process
improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
xiii. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
xiv. 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.
xv. Coordinate and implement training programs in Quality Control department, aimed at
equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and
delivery of high quality services.
xvi. Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams
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. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
v. Proficiency in computer applications
vi. Fulfill requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
vii. Demonstrated competency in work performance
c) Key Skills & Competencies
i. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
ii. Ability to write reports
iii. Must be able to work long hours
iv. Ability to take initiative and also as part of a team
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
vii. Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security related issues.
viii. Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive,
commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty.