Principal Security Officer

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer at this level will entail: -

• Initiating the development and enforcement of security policies and standards in line with the operating framework;
• Implementing the following security measures in full;
• Security Communication;
• Preparing Security Intelligence, and investigation Reports;
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the security strategy in line with policies, processes and procedures to deliver business objective;
• Coordinating continuous information gathering and intelligence analysis with a view to developing preventive measures for enhanced security of the Institute assets and operations;
• Initiating training and monitoring outsourced security service providers to meet Institute security objectives and enhance performance;
• Initiating preparation of security training programs and Carrying out sensitization initiatives to enhance compliance with security standards and policies;
• Ensuring incident response planning and investigation of security violations, contributing to disciplinary and legal matters associated with such violations as necessary;
• Developing an up-to-date databank of security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and security action;
• Initiating programs and measures to prevent and eliminate encroachment; and
• Preparing and monitoring the section’s budgets.

 Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in security management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in security management, Criminology or any relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served in the National Police Services, National Defense Forces and any other Disciplined Forces for a period of at least four (4) years.

OR

• Diploma in Criminology or any other relevant and equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in Criminology or any other relevant and equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Professional body;
• Membership to any one of the following Security Professional groups: - American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), The Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE).
• Proficiency in Computer applications; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and Analytical skills
• Strong Communication and reporting skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player
• Investigative skills