Principal Security Officer

Job Specifications

• Served in the grade of Senior Security Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position.
  
• Bachelor degree in Criminology & Security Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Six (6) weeks approved security course from the Kenya Police Service or the Armed Forces at the rank of Inspector/Lieutenant.
  
• Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• A valid First Aid Certificate from arecognized institution.
  
• Physically, mentally and medically fit.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected on work performance
  

• Implementing security policies, regulations, rules, standards; norms, protocols and procedures;
  
• Implementing new security measures;
  
• Identifying and investigating security breaches and issues;
  
• Maintenance of security surveillance, security systems and access control;
  
• Analyzing security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement;
  
• Liaising with other operational areas to ensure harmony and consistencies in security requirements;
  
• Conducting physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations;
  
• Conducting security activities to safeguard assets, properties, employees, patients/clients and guests;
  
• Documenting security status /updates and submitting confidential reports on security issues;
  
• Maintaining records of acts ofunlawful interference or crime for possible prosecution or other reference;
  
• Providing regular security briefs;
  
• Disposing and accounting for lost and found properties;
  
• Maintaining crime and incidents records and charts; and
  
• Maintenance of security documents such as passes and registers.