Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies or a relevant field.
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a security officer or a comparable position
• Must be computer literate.

OR

• Must have worked with any of the disciplined forces of Kenya or any other reputable security firm
• Must possess a clean discharge certificate
• Must possess a certificate of good conduct
• Must possess first aid certificate
• Must possess fire-fighting certificate
• Must be computer literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing/ Centre Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating all the outsourced security services and internal security operations.
• Assist in handling staff security cases and administrative issues.
• Handle general correspondences for security in Liaison with Chief Security Officer.
• Compile monthly security surveys and crime analysis for the chief Security Officer.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.