DEPUTY CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER - GRADE TWELVE (12)

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

              i.        Attained rank of Chief Inspector of Police;

OR

            ii.        Masters in relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution;

           iii.        Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field from recognized and accredited institution;

           iv.        Relevant technical and professional certification from recognized and accredited institution;

            v.        Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);

           vi.        Certificate of clean record of discharge from the relevant disciplined service (where applicable);

          vii.        Proficiency in computer applications;

        viii.        Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

           ix.        Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor the Deputy Chief Security Officer will be:

a.     Initiating the development & enforcement of security policies and standards in line with the operating framework;

b.     Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the security strategy in line with policies, processes & procedures to deliver business objective;

c.      Coordinating security audits;

d.     Coordinating continuous information gathering and intelligence analysis with a view to developing preventive measures for enhanced security of the University's assets and operations;

e.     Initiating training and monitoring outsourced security service providers to meet University security objectives and enhance performance;

f.       Initiating preparation of security training programmes and carrying out sensitization initiatives to enhance compliance with security standards and policies;

g.     Ensuring incident response planning and investigation of security violations, contributing to disciplinary and legal matters associated with such violations as necessary;

h.     Developing an up-to-date databank of security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and security action;

i.       Initiating programmes and measures to prevent and eliminate encroachment;

j.       Participating in Quality Assurance Programmes; and

k.      Coordinating the preparation of budget and procurement plan for the section; and

l.       Mentoring, coaching and developing security staff.

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

How to apply

Interested and qualified persons will be required to send their certified copies of academic/professional certificates and an application letter including a curriculum vitae with email and telephone contacts for three (3) referees.

To be considered, ten (10) copies of your application must be received on or before 13^th May, 2025 addressed to: -

The Vice Chancellor,

Kisii University,

P.O Box 408-40200,

KISII.