Job Description
Chief Sergeant - At - Arms (Job Group Q) NCCASB-07 – ONE (1) POSITION
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer shall be the head of the head of the Sergeant-at-Arms Department.
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Overall supervision of the staff at the Department;
(ii) Coordinating security surveys and investigations;
(iii) Formulating, interpreting and implementing the Assembly’s security, safety and
disaster management policies, rules and regulations;
(iv) Superintending the estate management functions in the Assembly premises;
(v) Ensuring safe custody of Assembly assets and track their movement to enhance
proper accountability and correct usage;
(vi) Coordinating with other security organs for reinforcement of security;
(vii) Advising the speaker and the Clerk on matters pertaining to security;
(viii) Overseeing security of Members, staff and visitors within the Assembly precincts;
(ix) Ensuring the enforcement of Speaker’s rules, Standing Orders and relevant
provisions of the Powers and Privileges Act;
(x) Ensuring the enforcement of relevant institutional policies and laws to ensure
decorum is observed within Assembly precincts;
(xi) Overseeing the provision of chamber and ceremonial duties;
(xii) Overall custodian of the mace; and
(xiii) Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health requirements.
(xiv) Overseeing the implementation of departmental training plan;
(xv) Preparation of departmental work plan, budget proposals and procurement plans;
and
(xvi) Mentoring and coaching staff.
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
a) Served in the grade of Senior Sergeant-At- Arms or in comparable and relevant position
in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
b) Bachelor’s degree in Security Management and Criminology or any other equivalent and
relevant qualification from a recognized Institution. A Maters s degree in Security
Management and Criminology or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a
recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
c) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
d) Demonstrated an understanding of relevant County Assembly procedures; and
e) Demonstrated managerial, professional competence and administrative ability as
reflected in work performance.