Vacancy title:
Principal Security Officer
Jobs at:
Kenya Medical Research - KEMRIDeadline of this Job:
Monday, May 13 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities:
• Initiating the development and enforcement of security policies and standards in line with the operating framework;
• Implementing the following security measures in full
• Security Communication
• Preparing Security Intelligence, and investigation Reports
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the security strategy in line with policies, processes and procedures to deliver business objective;
• Coordinating continuous information gathering and intelligence analysis with a view to developing preventive measures for enhanced security of the Institute assets and operations;
• Initiating training and monitoring outsourced security service providers to meet Institute security objectives and enhance performance;
• Initiating preparation of security training programs and
• Carrying out sensitization initiatives to enhance compliance with security standards and policies;
• Ensuring incident response planning and investigation of security violations, contributing to disciplinary and legal matters associated with such violations as necessary;
• Developing an up to date databank of security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and security action;
• Initiating programs and measures to prevent and eliminate encroachment; and
• Preparing and monitoring the section’s budgets
Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Security Management, Criminology, or any relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served in the National Police Services, National Defense Forces, and any other Disciplined Forces for a period of at least four (4) years. OR Diploma in Criminology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. OR Higher National Diploma in Criminology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a Professional body.
• Membership to any one of the following Security Professional groups: American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), The Association of Fire Arm and Tool mark Examiners (AFTE).
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and Analytical skills.
• Strong Communication and reporting skills.
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Team player.
• Investigative skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 144
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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