Security Officer
United States International University-Africa, is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the most diverse university in East and Central Africa with about 7,000 students from over 60 nations, and a global network of more than 25,000 alumni.
USIU-Africa is the only university in Sub-Saharan Africa whose degree programs are accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by the American Government through the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
In line with our commitment to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms, USIU-Africa is seeking to recruit a suitable and qualified candidate for the following position:
Security Officer
Job Purpose:
Responsible for Closed circuit television and recording devices operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide evidence during investigations through exhibits and video footage during disciplinary cases /hearing at the university.
- Advising management where necessary (through the Head of Security and on a wide range of security-related events, specific to the organization and its various operations which impact on the safety of university personnel/property.
- Performs security awareness briefs, training and orientation to all new staff/personnel and or students to conform to the university internal security needs as assigned by the supervisor.
- Performs supervisory and shift duties under the Head of Department.
- Carry out investigation of security-related incidents involving USIU personnel, project personnel or visitors.
- Together with manager security, ensure that the security-monitoring centre is operational at all times.
- Perform any other duties as directed from time to time.
Educational, professional qualifications and industrial Experience
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or any social science (OR a diploma in lieu of the above in a security-related discipline or social science) from an accredited university.
- K.C.S.E grade C+ (plus) or equivalent.
- Have served for a period of five (5) years in the disciplined forces or held a supervisory role in (a) recognized security firm(s).
- Those with training on CCTV have an added advantage.
Skills
- Basic closed circuit television.
- Basics recording devices.
- Public order management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication.
- Report writing.
- Advanced security (in the field).
- Basic investigations.
- Basic technical support.
- Tactical training.
- Must be computer literate.
- Leadership, administration and management.
- Basic driving.
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line: ‘Security Officer’. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Friday, February 21, 2025 to:
Director, Human Resource,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer
