Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 02, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR - UNIVERSITY SECURITY SERVICES
Reporting to the Director, University Security Services, Deputy Director will coordinate security services, receive and review security reports and investigate security related incidents.

Main duties and responsibilities:
• Provide counsel in the supervision of investigative tasks within the University.
• Report unusual activity or suspicions on safety issues to the Director or management.
• Properly complete incident reports and misconduct reports in the University.
• Prepare and disseminate security reports to be used by management for decision making from time to time as per request.
• Participate actively in professional growth and advancement of skills among the security staff in the University.
• Build and leverage on positive relationship with students in order to keep the University a safe learning environment.
• Lead efforts to deescalate inappropriate student behaviors and assist students to maximize their time on educational activities.
• Make recommendations for corrective actions on any emerging issues in the Security department in the University.

Qualifications;
1. Bachelors’ Degree in criminology or security related field, Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or in any other relevant areas from a registered and accredited institution.
2. At least KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent
• Must have served as at least Chief Inspector of Police in National Police Service or a Captain in Kenya Defense Forces.
1. At least five (5) years’ working experience as a Security Manager or Senior Administrative Officer with experience in security management
2. Computer literate
3. Valid certificate of good conduct
• Relevant additional training in security operations and investigative services will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
1. Knowledge of professional standards
2. Clean discharge certificate where applicable.

Additional Skills / Requirements.
1. Communication skills
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Leadership skills.
• Team Building skills.
1. Supervisory skills.
2. Organisational skills.
3. Problem solving skills.
4. Conflict management skills.
Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Note:
For teaching positions, Publication Points shall be determined by Commission of University Education Guidelines
TERMS OF SERVICE:
A competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary, generous house allowance, medical cover as per University Scheme will be provided.
For teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow, employment will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Tutorial Fellows are employed on one (1) year renewable contract, to a maximum of three (3) years.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
Applications should be received not later than, 16th JULY 2021
For details related to job specification and general requirements, kindly visit our website: www.ku.ac.ke
*Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
*Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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