USIU Assistant Head of Security Job in Kenya

The United States International University - Africa is the largest, private, secular university in East and Central Africa catering to over 5,600 students representing 65 nationalities and with a global network of over 11,000 alumni.

USIU - Africa is committed to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms.
 

We are looking to recruit a qualified person for the following position:

Assistant Head of Security
 

Reporting to the Head of Security, the successful candidate will oversee professional, effective and robust investigations

Key Responsibilities

• Strategize and develops effective security and contingency plans for the operations of the Investigations Section.
• Supervises the investigation of security-related incidents involving USIU personnel, project personnel or visitors.
• Prepare all witnesses to give evidence during a hearing /during investigations.
• Together with the Head of Security, participate in Disciplinary Committee hearings by giving evidence to ensure that appropriate disciplinary action is taken.
• Together with the Head of Security, visit all scenes /incidents, involving, students, staff, accidents involving USIU motor vehicles and any other case as directed.
• Be the primary liaison between the department, security agencies and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system.
• Collect and preserve all evidence and exhibits before, during and after investigations.
• Provide timely and updated reports on all investigated cases and incidents and the requisite recommendations to the management for information and decision making through the chain of command.
• Perform any other function conferred on him by any law within the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or any social science from an accredited university.
• Training from reputable security firm and/or Kenya Defence Forces/National Police Service.
• Have attained the rank of an inspector or an equivalent in the disciplined forces, or security manager from a recognized security firm.
• A graduate (Master’s) degree will be an added advantage.

Minimum years of experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in a similar position.

Skills required

• Investigation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Technical support skills
• Tactical training skills
• Administrative and management skills.
• Problem solving skills

Competencies

• Possession of a valid driving license.
• Knowledge of security management, combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization
• Capacity to competently manage security units
• Efficiency in handling work assignments
• Result and goal oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of MS-Office software

How to Apply

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member ¡n a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.
 

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Wednesday, 12 November, 2014.

Head of Human Resources,
United States International University - Africa
P.O Box 14634-00800, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke