(REF. KEMSA/HRA/SO/HR/12/2024)
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of the Security Officer position is to ensure the safety and security of the premises, HPTs, employees and visitors by maintaining a secure environment, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding promptly to incidents.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Security Officer is responsible for overseeing the performance of security officers undertaking security tasks in various duty posts with a view to securing the organization against any Security and fire threats.
Safeguarding Authority assets against theft, pilferage, damage, misuse, or sabotage.
Liaising with other law enforcing agencies to ensure effective execution of security operations as instructed by the Chief Security Officer.
Liaise with the Chief Security Officer to Prepare and implement the security budget.
Implement all security and fire safety measures in all Authority premises are serviced in time to a void malfunctioning.
Assist in Conducting fire safety drills and other security drills within the work place
Supervise and appraise officers in security department.
Identify and challenge inappropriate behaviour to maintain discipline in security and authority's employees.
Supervise tactful deployment of Security staffs required for critical incidents and major events in the authority.
To effectively communicate verbally with customers in often distressing or volatile situations and other security staff using the internal communication system.
Ensure timely reporting of all incident reports to the management.
Ensure that the contracted staff in the department adhere to assignment instructions
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
Bachelor's in Security related studies, that is, Security management, Criminology, Forensic science/Investigation, Disaster management, Military / Police science, Public administration or its equivalent qualifications from a reputable institution.
Relevant experience of six (6) years, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Security Officer or comparable position;
Supervisory course from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in Computer Applications.