Vacancy title:
Chief Security Officer, Regions – MG 06
Jobs at:
Kenya PowerDeadline of this Job:
Friday, August 09 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and ...
Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1559
This position will be reporting to the respective Regional Manager. The key duties and responsibilities will include
• Overseeing implementation of security measures and regulations by employees and customers in the Region.
• Safeguarding security of Company assets against theft, pilferage, damage, misuse or sabotage.
• Liaising with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective execution of security services
• Sensitizing internal and external customers on matters of general security, crime prevention and fraud control.
• Supervising contracted and seconded security personnel to ensure value for money.
• Undertaking security intelligence surveys and recommending necessary interventions.
• Undertaking investigations of motor accidents involving Company vehicles and taking the necessary actions.
• Evaluating changes to the regional security environment for impact and presenting findings to regional management.
• Carrying out risk assessments and making recommendations to management.
• Coordinating investigations on all acts of crime or any losses incurred against the Company and taking necessary action.
• Implementing strategies on business continuity planning, privacy, loss prevention and fraud prevention.
• Overseeing and coordinating security efforts across the region including information technology, human resources, communications and facilities management.
Appointment Specification
• Bachelor’s Degree Security Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Diploma in Criminology/Forensic Science or related field Military/Police Training Nine (9) years relevant work experience in security function; three (3) of which should be in a Supervisory level or Minimum of nine (9) years in the discipline forces as a Commissioned Officer (military Officers) Or Gazetted Officer (police services), preferably three (3) years’ experience in investigations either in the military police, military intelligence or the directorate of criminal investigations with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Thorough understanding of Company business
• Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Attention to details
• Problem Solving skills
• Creativity and innovation
• High levels of Integrity and Ethics
• Drive for results and achievement
• Commitment to Company Vision and Values
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 108
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
NOTE: The Manager role on salary grade MG04 will be on renewable contractual terms for a period of five (5) Years based on performance and business requirements.
Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact and email address and to be received not later than Friday, 9th August 2024.
Only candidates offered employment shall present the following clearance certificates;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Power on www.kplc.co.ke to apply
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