Job Description
SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER, JOB GRADE – EACC “6” (1 POST), REF:
EACC/CSS/SSO/9
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Administration, the jobholder is responsible for
managing Corporate Security functions through prevention, deterrence, delay and
detection of security breaches against Commission employees, facilities and reputation.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Developing security and safety policies, procedures and programmes to ensure
safety of the staff and the Commission’s assets;
ii. Advising the Management on all matters related to Security;
iii. Formulating and implementing comprehensive Security Policy and Security
Guidelines, procedures and programmes for the Security and Safety Division;
iv. Liaising with other Government Departments/ Agencies on matters related to
Security;
v. Participating in the development of security budget;
vi. Coordinating detection and prevention of pilferage and general crime within the
Commission.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment as a Senior Security Officer, a person must possess the following
qualifications:
i. Minimum relevant work experience of ten (10) years, seven (7) of which should
have been in security operations;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Criminology or Sociology or an equivalent
qualification from a recognised institution;
iii. Military Service and attained rank of a Major, or Police Service and attained rank of
Senior Superintendent of Police;
iv. International or National equivalent Security certification from a recognised security
institution;
v. Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP-UK);
vi. Certified Security Practitioner (CPP) from ASIS;
vii. Knowledge of Security Risk Management, Crisis Management, Personnel Security,
Event Security, Executive Security, Travel Security, Physical Security, Security
Incident Management, Security Investigations, Security Operations in High-Risk
Areas and Business Continuity Management;
viii. Change, Improvement Management & Risk Management Skills;
ix. Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work
performance and results.
Note:
Professional security certifications will be an added advantage