USIU Security Officers Jobs 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 qualified persons for the following positions:

Security Officer I (a)
 

Responsible for: Access control and physical security operations 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages a warden system according to policy; Output.
• Providing an effective deterrent measures geared towards preventing incidences of potential threats of thefts, disorderliness or offensive behaviors and other crimes.-
• Identify and control of staff, equipment, students and visitors in and out of the university premises.
• Prevent, Detect, and Protect Against all illegal invasion and destruction of the university’s assets and information.
• Advising management where necessary (through the head of security) on a wide range of security related events, specific to the organization and its various operations which impact on the safety of university personnel/property.
• Ensure that all exit and entry point to and from the university are protected and there is a physical presence of guards 24 hours day.
• Co-ordinate the functions of the contracted security guards by supervision to ensure that they meet the university expectation.
• Report all the daily occurrences for action through the chain of command.
• Assist with the security training and awareness to all contracted guards to conform to the university internal security needs (done by carrying out routine lectures, compliance physical checks of the guards their assignments
• Monitoring movements of university equipment into and out of campus by verifying gate passes.- Out put university property are returned to campus promptly
• Ensuring that all university equipment is serviceable.
• Enforcement of all rules/regulations/policies with which it is charged.
• Monitor functionality of perimeter fence, CCTV, Fire-fighting equipment and securing lighting system in the university.
• Preventing and protection against hazards of flooding by constantly checking on taps to turn off is left running.
• Ensure that only members of USIU community use the university facilities unless otherwise as will be specified. 
• Vet all visitors and direct them to appropriate offices/vet library users/ to ensure only authorized people gain access to campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or any social science from an accredited university.
• A diploma in lieu of the above in a security-related discipline or social science.   
• Must have attained a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, or equivalent qualification.
• A valid driving license.
• Have attained the rank of an inspector or an equivalent in the disciplined forces, or security manager from a recognized security firm.

Minimum years of experience

• Must have served for a period of five (5) years in the disciplined forces.

Skills required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Tactical training skills
• Administrative and management  skills
• Problem solving skills

Competencies required:

• Possession of a valid driving license.
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures
• Knowledge of public order management.
• Knowledge of MS-Office software

Security Officer I (b)
 

Responsible for: Closed circuit television and recording devices operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring all the footage of CCTV and other recording devices daily, record and   report all incidents through the chain of command.
• Prevent, Detect, and Protect Against all illegal invasion and destruction of the university’s property through surveillance.
• Provide evidence during investigations through exhibits and video footage during disciplinary cases /hearing at the university.
• Advising management where necessary (through the head of security) on a wide range of security related events, specific to the organization and its various operations which impact on the safety of university personnel/property
• Perform leadership and shift duties with the staff under the section.  .
• In charge of the  incident command center .output; effective planning ,command, direction and superintendence of emergencies  
• Perform any other duties as directed from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or any social science from an accredited university.
• A diploma in lieu of the above in a security-related discipline or social science.   
• Must have attained a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, or equivalent qualification.
• A valid driving license.
• Have attained the rank of an inspector or an equivalent in the disciplined forces, or security manager from a recognized security firm.

Minimum years of experience

• Must have served for a period of four (5) years in the disciplined forces.

Skills required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Tactical training skills
• Administrative and management  skills
• Problem solving skills
• Recording devices operation skills.

Competencies required:

• Knowledge of field security procedures
• Ability to carry out comprehensive investigations
• Ability to manage teams
• Possession of a valid driving license.
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures
• Knowledge of public order management.
• Knowledge of MS-Office software

Security Officer II
 

Responsible for: Access control and physical security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the vetting of visitors, identification of students, in and without the university.
• Ensure that guards are alert in the Prevention, Detection, and Protect against destruction of the universities’ assets and information in all areas.
• Prevent, Detect, and Protect Against all illegal invasion and destruction of the university’s assets and information.
• Monitor the serviceability of the electrics fence and other physical security measures and report through the chain of command.
• Ensure that all exit and entry point to and from the university are protected and there is a physical presence of guards 24 hours day..
• Co-ordinate the functions of the contracted security guards by supervision to ensure that they meet the university expectation.
• Report all the daily occurrences for action through the chain of command.
• Assist with the security training and awareness to all contracted guards to conform to the university internal security needs (done by carrying out routine lectures, compliance physical checks of the guards their assignments).
• Monitoring movements of university equipment into and out of campus by verifying gate passes.
• Conduct regular searches to unearth crime and criminality. Enforcement of all rules/regulations/policies with which it is charged.
• Monitor functionality of perimeter fence, CCTV, Fire-fighting equipment and securing lighting system in the university.
• Preventing and protection against hazards of flooding by constantly checking on taps to turn off is left running.
• Ensure that only members of USIU community use the university facilities unless otherwise as will be specified.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the management /laws from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or any social science from an accredited university.
• A diploma in lieu of the above in a security-related discipline or social science.
• Must have attained a minimum of grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, or equivalent qualification.
• A valid driving license.
• Have served in the disciplined forces or a recognized security firm.

Minimum years of experience

• Must have served for a period of five (4) years in the disciplined forces.

Skills required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Tactical training skills
• Administrative and management  skills
• Problem solving skills
• Recording devices operation skills.

Competencies required:

• Knowledge of zone warden system operations
• Knowledge of basic field security procedures
• Knowledge of security training procedures
• Ability to carry out comprehensive investigations
• Ability to manage teams
• Possession of a valid driving license.
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures
• Knowledge of public order management.
• 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