JKUAT Enterprises Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill several vacant positions based in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization is seeking competent professionals who can effectively support its operational, financial, insurance, and security functions in line with established policies and procedures. These opportunities are open to candidates who demonstrate strong technical capability, integrity, accountability, and the ability to work within structured institutional environments.
Security Officer (5 Positions)
Role Overview
The Security Officer position is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s premises, personnel, visitors, and assets. The role focuses on maintaining a secure environment through vigilance, access control, surveillance, and enforcement of security procedures. Security Officers are expected to uphold discipline, professionalism, and adherence to established security protocols at all times.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Security Officer will be responsible for controlling access to organizational premises. This includes monitoring entry and exit points, verifying identification, and ensuring that only authorized individuals gain access to restricted areas.
The role involves conducting regular patrols of the premises to deter, detect, and report security threats. The officer will monitor buildings, equipment, and surrounding areas to identify suspicious activities or safety hazards.
The Security Officer will be tasked with monitoring and operating security equipment such as surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and communication devices, where applicable. Any irregularities observed through these systems must be promptly reported.
The position requires responding to security incidents, emergencies, and alarms in a timely and professional manner. This includes taking appropriate action to contain incidents, protect lives and property, and notify relevant authorities or supervisors.
The Security Officer will be responsible for maintaining occurrence books and security reports. Accurate documentation of incidents, observations, and daily activities is a key requirement of the role.
The role includes enforcing organizational security policies, procedures, and guidelines. The officer will ensure compliance with safety and security rules by staff, visitors, and contractors.
The Security Officer will assist in crowd control, traffic management, and escort duties as required. This may include guiding visitors, supervising events, and ensuring orderly movement within the premises.
The position also involves participating in emergency preparedness activities, including drills and response planning. The officer will support evacuation procedures and emergency response efforts when required.
Additional duties include protecting organizational assets from theft, vandalism, or misuse, reporting maintenance or safety issues observed during patrols, and performing any other security-related tasks assigned by supervisors.
Application Information
These positions are open to qualified candidates who meet the role requirements and are available to work in Nairobi, Kenya. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications in accordance with the instructions provided on the job posting platform.
Applicants should ensure that they clearly indicate the position title and reference number for the role they are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.
The organization is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices and encourages applications from eligible candidates who can contribute positively to its operations.
