Job Description
IPOA/HR/21/2024; SECURITY OFFICER II, IPOA GRADE 9 (1 POSITION)
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Job Title Security Officer II
Grade IPOA 9
Department Security Services
Location / Work Station Headquarters, Nairobi
Reports to Security Officer I
Job Purpose
Responsible for coordination of all security operations in the Authority.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
1. Implement policies, strategies, guidelines, systems, plans, standards and
procedures that impact on security services while ensuring compliance to
applicable laws and circulars;
2. Coordinate outsourced security services;
3. Gather and analyze intelligence to enhance security in the Authority;
4. Supervise weapon handling and armed security operations;
5. Lead team in surveillance and access control operations in the Authority;
6. Undertake Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and surveys in the Authority;
7. Consolidate security updates and advisories in the Authority;
8. Implement capacity building programs on security matters in the Authority;
9. Update and maintain records in the department;
10.Consolidate data for internal and external reports in the department;
11.Coach, mentor and supervise staff under their purview;
12.Develop and implement individual work plan;
13.Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
14.Identify risks and formulate mitigation measures.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Prepare annual work plan and budgets.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Security
Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1. Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) Level 6 Diploma;
2. Six (6) weeks approved security investigation course at Criminal Investigation
Department (CID) Training School or any other equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
3. Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable.
Previous relevant work experience required.
This is an entry level job
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Analytical skills
2) Organization and Planning Skills
3) Dispute Resolution Skills
4) Decision Making Skills
5) Interpersonal Skills
6) Communication Skills
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Emotional intelligence
6) Resilience
7) Independence