Security Officer at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

(REF. KEMSA/HRA/SO/HR/12/2024)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

• The purpose of the Security Officer position is to ensure the safety and security of the premises, HPTs, employees and visitors by maintaining a secure environment, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding promptly to incidents.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The Security Officer is responsible for overseeing the performance of security officers undertaking security tasks in various duty posts with a view to securing the organization against any Security and fire threats.
• Safeguarding Authority assets against theft, pilferage, damage, misuse, or sabotage.
• Liaising with other law enforcing agencies to ensure effective execution of security operations as instructed by the Chief Security Officer.
• Liaise with the Chief Security Officer to Prepare and implement the security budget.
• Implement all security and fire safety measures in all Authority premises are serviced in time to a void malfunctioning.
• Assist in Conducting fire safety drills and other security drills within the work place
• Supervise and appraise officers in security department.
• Identify and challenge inappropriate behaviour to maintain discipline in security and authority’s employees.
• Supervise tactful deployment of Security staffs required for critical incidents and major events in the authority.
• To effectively communicate verbally with customers in often distressing or volatile situations and other security staff using the internal communication system.
• Ensure timely reporting of all incident reports to the management.
• Ensure that the contracted staff in the department adhere to assignment instructions

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s in Security related studies, that is, Security management, Criminology, Forensic science/Investigation, Disaster management, Military / Police science, Public administration or its equivalent qualifications from a reputable institution.
• Relevant experience of six (6) years, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Security Officer or comparable position;
• Supervisory course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.