Deputy Director – Security Services

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Availing critical information regularly on security and safety to the commission; 
• Leading in the development, interpretation and implementation of Commission’s security policy, security plan, security strategies and procedures; 
• Reviewing the enforcement of the Commission’s security policy and procedures; 
• Overseeing periodic assessment of security threats and implementation of mitigating factors; 
• Coordinating and conducting training and instructions to security personnel and spearhead sensitization of employees on security matters; 
• Providing support to Government law enforcement agencies on security matters; 
• Superintending contracted private security guards and build good working relationship with police officers seconded to the Commission; 
• Managing investigation of incidences within the Commissions premises and monitoring submission of such reports; 
• Coordinating all security matters in terms of operations, meetings and general administration; 
• Designing and implementing standard security operating procedures; 
• Planning quick response to emergency situations; 
• Ensuring the maintenance of up to date security data bank on classified materials; 
• Coordinating collection of intelligence and disseminate analyzed intelligence reports; 
• Generating and maintaining security alertness of security personnel; 
• Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of the 
• Directorate budget and procurement plan; 
• Ensuring implementation of the risk management strategies and Audit recommendations; 
• Overseeing the management of Surveillance Systems; 
• Carry out backgrounds checks during the recruitment of senior staff; 
• Safeguarding, monitoring and controlling movement of vehicles, personsand assets; and 
• Supervising and guiding employees in the Division for optimum performance. 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -  

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director- Security Services for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position; 
• Bachelor’s degree in security studies, criminology, forensic science, security management, intelligence management, disaster management or a related qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Paramilitary or National Youth Service (NYS) is an added advantage; 
• Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage; 
• Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Membership to a professional security body in good standing where applicable; 
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:  

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051 
• House Allowance: Applicable rates 
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000 
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat 
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year 
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme 
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.