Security Officer I Job Kisumu National Polytechnic

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief principal, an officer at this level will be responsible for maintaining records of acts of unlawful interference; updating of emergency procedures and contingency planning; maintaining crimes and incidents records and charts, security surveys, inspections, periodic returns on operational affairs; and planning and designing security documents e.g. passes, registers etc. In addition, the officer will also be responsible for training and staff development matters; liaise with relevant security agencies through security meetings and attend meetings for senior administrators on security matters and budgets.

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Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Have served in the grade of Security Officer or in an equivalent position in a comparable institution or wider Public Service or in a reputable private sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in criminology from a recognised institution or have a bachelor’s degree in any social sciences with six (6) weeks approved security course at Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Training or any other equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Proven experience using relevant technology and equipment e.g., CCTV
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
• Have a First Aid Certificate Course;
• Have a Certificate in computer knowledge
• Have demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability in security matters.

Personal Attributes and Key Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedure;
• Strong technical competences in safety and security systems management.
• Ability to get on well with a diverse work force;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Good organizational and supervisory skills.

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How to Apply

If your background and competencies match the specifications of the above positions, please apply online via https://forms.gle/RKf8TyA9hDTUK9YH8 attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact, email addresses to be received not later than Monday 16th June, 2025. 5.00PMThe applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Principal/Council Secretary
Kisumu National Polytechnic,
P.O Box 143-40100,
Kisumu.

All the successful candidates must fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including;

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Valid Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
• Valid Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (IHELB);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
• Valid Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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