POSITION TITLE: 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
- Developing security and safety policies, procedures and programmes to ensure safety of the staff and the Commission’s assets;
- Advising the Management on all matters related to Security;
- Formulating and implementing comprehensive Security Policy and Security Guidelines, procedures and programmes for the Security and Safety Division;
- Liaising with other Government Departments/ Agencies on matters related to Security;
- Participating in the development of security budget;
- 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:
- Minimum relevant work experience of ten (10) years, seven (7) of which should have been in security operations;
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Criminology or Sociology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
- Military Service and attained rank of a Major, or Police Service and attained rank of Senior Superintendent of Police;
- International or National equivalent Security certification from a recognised security institution;
- Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP-UK);
- Certified Security Practitioner (CPP) from ASIS;
- 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;
- Change, Improvement Management & Risk Management Skills;
- Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Note:
Professional security certifications will be an added advantage.
Important Notice:
Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates (certified by the issuing institution), clearances and testimonials.
All applications must be made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
To be considered, applications should be received not later than Thursday, 30th March, 2023 at 5.00 pm.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.