Job Description
PRINCIPAL SECURITY OFFICER, JOB GROUP KMR 4 - (1 POSITION - NAIROBI)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer at this level will entail: -
i. Initiating the development and enforcement of security policies and standards
in line with the operating framework;
ii. Implementing the following security measures in full;
iii. Security Communication;
iv. Preparing Security Intelligence, and investigation Reports;
v. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the security strategy in line
with policies, processes and procedures to deliver business objective;
vi. Coordinating continuous information gathering and intelligence analysis with a
view to developing preventive measures for enhanced security of the Institute
assets and operations;
vii. Initiating training and monitoring outsourced security service providers to meet
Institute security objectives and enhance performance;
viii. Initiating preparation of security training programs and
ix. Carrying out sensitization initiatives to enhance compliance with security
standards and policies;
x. Ensuring incident response planning and investigation of security violations,
contributing to disciplinary and legal matters associated with such violations as
necessary;
xi. Developing an up to date databank of security incidents and trends and
reporting for management information and security action;
xii. Initiating programs and measures to prevent and eliminate encroachment; and
xiii. Preparing and monitoring the section’s budgets.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i. At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should
have been in supervisory role;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in Security Management, Criminology or any relevant and
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
iv. Served in the National Police Services, National Defense Forces and any other
Disciplined Forces for a period of at least four (4) years.
OR
Diploma in Criminology or any other relevant and equivalent from a recognized
institution.
Higher National Diploma in Criminology or any other relevant and equivalent
from a recognized institution.
v. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vi. Membership to Professional body;
vii. Membership to any one of the following Security Professional groups: -
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), The Association of Fire Arm
and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE).
viii. Proficiency in Computer applications;
ix. Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work
performance and results;
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
ii. Strategic thinking and Analytical skills
iii. Strong Communication and reporting skills
iv. Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams
v. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
vi. Interpersonal and negotiation skills
vii. Team player
viii. Investigative skills