10 Feb 2025

Security Officer at United States International University – USIU Africa

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Job Description

United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi…

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.


Method of Application

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.  Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and must indicate current and expected salary in the application, 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

Send your application to [email protected]





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