RE-ADVERT CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER GRADE 12N                  POST: 1    REF: TUM/ADVERT/EXT/RECR/2/CSO/J/ 2026

Reporting: To the Vice Chancellor

Professional Requirements

1. Must possess Master Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
2. Must have worked with any of the Disciplined Forces of Kenya for at least five (5) years
3. Must have served at the level of Chief inspector of police or captain
4. Must have a clean Discharge Certificate
5. Must possess Certificate of Good Conduct
6. Must possess First Aid Certificate
7. Must possess Fire Fighting Certificate
8. Must have at least three (3) years working experience as Deputy Chief Security     Officer at Grade 11N or comparable position
9. Must provide evidence of computer literacy
10. Must be medically and physically fit

OR

1. Must possess Bachelors Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
2. Must have worked with any of the Disciplined Forces of Kenya for at least ten (10) years
3. Must have served at the level of Chief inspector of police or captain
4. Must have a clean Discharge Certificate
5. Must possess Certificate of Good Conduct
6. Must possess First Aid Certificate
7. Must possess Fire Fighting Certificate
8. Must have at least three (3) years working experience as Deputy Chief Security Officer at Grade 11N or comparable position
9. Must provide evidence of computer literacy
10. Must be medically and physically fit

Duties and Responsibilities

1. In-Charge of the department.
2. Responsible for security matters related to students and staff.
3. Manage security intelligence systems within the University
4. Carry out any investigation requested by Vice-Chancellor
5. Investigation of disciplinary matters as referred by Management Board
6. Attend to all security meetings in all Campuses
7. Plan and organize training for security staff
8. Execute periodic security surveys for all campuses
9. Liaise with the external security agent
10. Advisor to the University Management Board on security Issues
11. Responsible for formulation, planning and control of the departmental budget
12. Effective coordination and implementation of policies in the department
13. Responsible for formulation and implementation of departmental strategic plan
14. Responsible for the procurement of stores for the department
15. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

 REMUNERATION

The following Public University Salaries and House Allowance Structures shall appl