Security Officer I

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:

For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have;

• Attained the rank of Inspector of Police or its equivalent OR
  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Security related studies from a recognized institution;
  
• Attendance of a supervisory or other professional course lasting more than two weeks will be an added advantage; and
  
• Experience: At least six [6] years’ experiences in security services, three [3] years of which you must have served as Security Officer II or equivalent.
  

• Supervise security staff;
  
• Ensure security of all visitors of the University and making reports thereof;
  
• Enforcement of traffic discipline within the University;
  
• Make regular security surveys and reports summaries on campus security;
  
• Prevent and report any theft or loss of Laikipia University properties;
  
• Handle welfare matters of security staff e.g. uniforms, leave roster, off-duty, duty roster, etc;
  
• Carry out investigation of all security incidences such as fire, and assist in orderly movement of people to safe areas within the University premises;
  
• Collect and gather intelligence report including the CCTV surveillance;
  
• Ensuring that University’s assets are secured;
  
• Conduct security risk assessment;
  
• Implementing security policies;
  
• Review security reports to ensure efficiency and quality of Security operations;
  
• Ensure the implementation of security strategies and procedures;
  
• Coordinate security operations with public law enforcement agencies;
  
• Implement emergency management and contingency procedures;
  
• Prepare reports and submit security reports to the Vice Chancellor;
  
• Identify, investigate and resolve security breaches;
  
• Coordinate training and development of security staff;
  
• Supervise contracted security services; and
  
• Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor