Security Officer at Kenya Rural Roads Authority at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Full time

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999.

In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
  • Developing and implementing security policy in the institute;
Developing and implementing unit's budget and work plans;
Overseeing security risk assessments and developing contingency plans;
Ensuring security and order in the Institute;
Coordinating prevention, detection and reporting of crime;
Oversee detection and reporting possession and use of prohibited substances;
Safeguarding the Institute's property including buildings, stores, motor vehicles and equipment;
Reporting of emergency or insecurity incidences such as fire, and assisting in orderly movement of people to safe areas within the institute's premises;
Providing security services and intelligence to KIPPRA staff and board on a regular basis when carrying out official duties;
Inspecting and maintaining records for incoming and outgoing vehicles and visitors
Liaising with senior security officers on provision of security services to KIPPRA;
Safe custody, hoisting and lowering of the National flag;
Keeping register and custody of lost and found items and property;
Carry out physical search and prevent entry of unauthorized persons;
Ensuring proper functioning of security control devices e.g. doors, biometric reader, vehicle security, switching on and off of light in offices, windows, common areas and security lights;
Controlling and reporting intruders into restricted areas;
Directing visitors to various destinations in the Institute;
Monitoring and providing reports on CCTV surveillance
Coordinating security sensitizations to staff and the board
Carrying out security breech investigations within the Institute and liaise with the relevant government agencies
Monitoring and controlling issuance, management and use of office keys
Coordination and supervising outsourced security services
Identifying security initiatives and standards
Compiling and submitting security report;
Conducting induction for new security staff;
Conducting drills;
Ensuring that action is taken on security and lapses and incidences in the Institute;
Liaising with police department on security matters within the Institute and its environs.

Job Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelors Degree security related studies from a recognized institution;
Have served as a Sergeant in the Nation Police Service or it's equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Be physically fit;
have valid Advanced First Aid Certificate;
have Certificate in Fire Control;
good interpersonal team player and communication skills;
Computer skills;
demonstrated professional competence in security work as reflected in performance and results;
Possession of a fraud investigation certificate from CID training school lasting not less than 2 months will be an added advantage; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills

Communication skills;
Problem-solving skills;
Emergency Response skills
Interpersonal Skills
Customer service
Security Procedure knowledge

Behavioral competencies/ Attributes

Adaptability;
Critical thinking; and
Emotional Intelligence
Time Management

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