Job Description
ECURITY DEPARTMENT
CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER GRADE 12N POST: 1 REF: TUM/ADVERT/EXT/RECR/1/CSO/S/ 2025
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Position
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Grade
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Division
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Department
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Vacant
Post
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Chief Security Officer (Permanent & Pensionable Terms
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12N
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Administrative
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Security
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1
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Reporting: To the Vice Chancellor
Professional Requirements
- Must possess Master Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
- Must have worked with any of the Disciplined Forces of Kenya for at least five (5) years
- Must have served at the level of Chief inspector of police or captain
- Must have a clean Discharge Certificate
- Must possess Certificate of Good Conduct
- Must possess First Aid Certificate
- Must possess Fire Fighting Certificate
- Must have at least three (3) years working experience as Deputy Chief Security Officer at Grade 11N or comparable position
- Must provide evidence of computer literacy
- Must be medically and physically fit
OR
- Must possess Bachelors Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
- Must have worked with any of the Disciplined Forces of Kenya for at least ten (10) years
- Must have served at the level of Chief inspector of police or captain
- Must have a clean Discharge Certificate
- Must possess Certificate of Good Conduct
- Must possess First Aid Certificate
- Must possess Fire Fighting Certificate
- Must have at least three (3) years working experience as Deputy Chief Security Officer at Grade 11N or comparable position
- Must provide evidence of computer literacy
- Must be medically and physically fit
Duties and Responsibilities
- In-Charge of the department.
- Responsible for security matters related to students and staff.
- Manage security intelligence systems within the University
- Carry out any investigation requested by Vice-Chancellor
- Investigation of disciplinary matters as referred by Management Board
- Attend to all security meetings in all Campuses
- Plan and organize training for security staff
- Execute periodic security surveys for all campuses
- Liaise with the external security agent
- Advisor to the University Management Board on security Issues
- Responsible for formulation, planning and control of the departmental budget
- Effective coordination and implementation of policies in the department
- Responsible for formulation and implementation of departmental strategic plan
- Responsible for the procurement of stores for the departm
Job Details
| Campus : |
MAIN CAMPUS |
| Employment Category : |
ADMINISTRATIVE |
| Employment Terms : |
PERMANENT |
| Designation : |
Chief Security Officer |
| Job Grade : |
12 |
| Required Qualification |
Years |
| 1 | KCSE | KCSE | 0 Years |
| 2 | Masters | Master Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution | 0 Years |
| 3 | Bachelor Degree | Bachelors Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution | 0 Years |
| Required Document |
Mandatory |
| 1 | Resume/CV | Yes |
| 2 | National Identity Card | Yes |
| 3 | Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education (CUE) | No |
| 4 | KCSE Certificate | Yes |
| 5 | Undergraduate Degree Certificate | Yes |
| 6 | Masters Certificate | Yes |
| 7 | First Aid Certification | Yes |
| 8 | Certificate of Good Conduct | Yes |
| 9 | Certificate of Computer Literacy/Evidence of Computer Literacy | Yes |
| 10 | Fire Fighting Certificate | Yes |
| 11 | Evidence of Disability from the National Council for Persons with Disability | No |
| 12 | Medical Certificate | Yes |
