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.