Kenyatta University Directorate of Security Services Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University
 

Career Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution
 

Directorate of Security Services: Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant positions in the Directorate of Security Services:
 

i. Director Security Services 

Grade 14
 

ii. Deputy Director Security Services (Operations)

Grade 13
 

iii. Deputy Director Security Services (Investigations)

Grade 13 

Common Qualifications:

• Over fifteen (15) years work experience
• Knowledge of Fire and Disaster Management
• Knowledge of Intelligence collection/ investigations
• Have been an Officer commanding at station level
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• Computer literate
• Discharge certificate if applicable

Common Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Enforcement of University rules, regulations and procedures
• Collection of intelligence
• Responsible for the security of University property

i. Director Security Services

Grade 14
 

Qualifications:

• KCE Division II/ KCSE mean grade C+ and above
• Masters & Bachelors Degree in a Security related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage
• Served in the Discipline Forces and attained the rank of Major / Superintended of Police and above

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-ordination of over-all Security in terms of physical security and investigations
• Collection of intelligence
• Vetting of University personnel
• To be proactive and sensitive to security issues
• Advising the University Management on security matters
• Reviewing the security arrangements
• Training of personnel on security awareness

ii. Deputy Director Security Services (Operations)

Grade 13
 

Qualifications:

• KCE Division II/ KCSE mean grade C+ and above
• Bachelors Degree in a Security related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage
• Served in the Discipline Forces and attained the rank of Captain/ Chief Inspector of Police and above

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• In-charge of physical security 
• Arresting and prosecuting of culprits
• Responsible for Guard patrol, VIP security and escorts 
• Training of Guards 
• Briefings and debriefing of Guards 
• Up-dating the Director on security matters 
• Deployment and supervision of Guards

iii. Deputy-Director Security Services (Investigations)

Grade 13
 

Qualifications:

• KCE division II/ KCSE mean grade C+ and above
• Bachelors Degree in a Security related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage
• Served in the Discipline Forces and attained the rank of Captain/ Chief Inspector of Police and above

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Carrying out investigations 
• Liaising with the Student and Staff Union movements in the University 
• Up-dating the Director on security matters 
• Training of Personnel of security awareness

Terms of Service: The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Wednesday, 12th November 2014.

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and are also encouraged to apply.