Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/22/05/2023- SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER, SCALE KW7 (1
POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 40,389 x 2, 368 -56, 964PM
House allowance: Kshs. 28,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 6,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the KEWI Medical Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
Senior Security Officer, KW7 will report to the Principal Human Resource and
Administration Officer, KW4.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. To maintain security and safety of staffs, clients and Institutes
properties and equipment’s;
ii. Conducts patrols, deploys and supervises guards;
iii. Carries out investigations;
iv. Plans work of all its subordinates
v. Requisitioning of extra outsourced security personnel for events;
vi. Gathering of information, analyzing it and using it positively;
vii. Appraising and evaluating subordinates performance;
viii. Monitor CCTV surveillance system;
ix. Brief superiors in any security related issues that arise;
x. Enforces Institutes security procedures and policies;
xi. Coordinates all the outsourced security services and internal security
operations;
xii. Handle staff security cases and administrative issues;
xiii. Compile monthly security surveys and crime analysis;
xiv. Liaise with the external security agent;
xv. Ensure security of all visitors of the Institute and making reports
thereof;
xvi. Make regular security surveys/reports summaries on Institute security;
xvii. Prevent and report any theft or loss of the Institute properties;
xviii. Monitor vehicles movement and assist the Transport Officer on
security of the vehicles, e.g. parking places, accidents, inspections etc.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements;
i. Minimum four (4) years relevant work experience as a Security Officer
KW8 or an equivalent position in a reputable organization;
ii. Diploma in Security Studies or its equivalent from recognized institution;
iii. Certificate in First Aid;
iv. Proficiency in Computer applications;
v. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal
attributes and core competences:
Personal attributes
i. Good communication skills;
ii. Ability to work with minimum supervision;
iii. Creativity and innovation;
iv. Ability to take instructions; and
v. Professionalism and Integrity.
Core Competences
i. Team playing Skills
ii. Accuracy
iii. Interpersonal skills
iv. Technical skills