Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following position;

Qualification

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies or a relevant field.
• Must have at least Two (2) years of work experience as a security Supervisor or a comparable position within institutions of higher learning or any reputable security firm
• Work experience of active service in any of the disciplined forces of Kenya is desirable
• Must have a demonstrated training and experience in CCTV and Control Room Operations
• Must be conversant with radio communication
• Membership with a recognized professional body in the field of security is desirable

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• Must have a diploma in security studies or a relevant field
• Must have at least Five (5) years of work experience as a security Supervisor or a comparable position within institutions of higher learning or any reputable security firm
• Work experience of active service in any of the disciplined forces of Kenya is desirable
• Must have a demonstrated training and experience in CCTV and Control Room Operations
• Must be conversant with radio communication
• Membership with a recognized professional body in the field of security is desirable

Key responsibilities also include

• Ensure continuous and effective security risk management (SRM) practice
• In liaison with the chief security officer, develop, implement and update preventative measures against accidents, thefts, and other security risks.
• Supervise outsourced security guards and carries out inspections to ensure that the guards are on duty are discharging their functions appropriately.
• Ensure all students and staff security cases are effectively investigated and concluded in a timely manner.
• Ensure effective intelligence and security information gathering management
• Detect and make reports of any incidence of criminal or security nature on a timely basis
• Compile monthly security surveys and crime analysis for the chief Security Officer.
• Give advice to the Chief Security Officer and Campus director on matters concerning security in his/her areas of operation
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have good communication skills: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English and Kiswahili
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a clean discharge certificate from previous employer
• Must possess a clean police clearance certificate
• Must possess a current first aid certificate
• Must possess a current fire-fighting certificate

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Deadline Mon,05 Dec 2022

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