Security Officer I

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role. VACANCY REF NO. LU/AD/1/02/EA/SO/2026 TERMS OF SERVICE FIVE [5] YEARS’ CONTRACT WITH ELIGIBILITY FOR RE-APPOINTMENT ON SATISFACTORY WORK PERFORMANCE. Reports To: The Vice Chancellor, Laikipia University. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Security Officer will be expected to: - Supervise security staff; - Ensure security of all visitors of the University and making reports thereof; - Enforcement of traffic discipline within the University; - Make regular security surveys and reports summaries on campus security; - Prevent and report any theft or loss of Laikipia University properties; - Handle welfare matters of security staff e.g. uniforms, leave roster, off-duty, duty roster, etc; - Carry out investigation of all security incidences such as fire, and assist in orderly movement of people to safe areas within the University premises; - Collect and gather intelligence report including the CCTV surveillance; - Ensuring that University’s assets are secured; - Conduct security risk assessment; - Implementing security policies; - Review security reports to ensure efficiency and quality of Security operations; - Ensure the implementation of security strategies and procedures; - Coordinate security operations with public law enforcement agencies; - Implement emergency management and contingency procedures; - Prepare reports and submit security reports to the Vice Chancellor; - Identify, investigate and resolve security breaches; - Coordinate training and development of security staff; - Supervise contracted security services; and - Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor Requirements: FOR APPOINTMENT: For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have; - Attained the rank of Inspector of Police or its equivalent OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Security related studies from a recognized institution; - Attendance of a supervisory or other professional course lasting more than two weeks will be an added advantage; and - Experience: At least six [6] years’ experiences in security services, three [3] years of which you must have served as Security Officer II or equivalent.