Senior Security Officer (Investigations & Intelligence)

Job Ref No. KP C/ADVT/27/2023 (1post)

Job Description

• Carry out intelligence gathering and investigations.
• Implement and monitor security strategies, policies and standards in line with the Company’s mission and vision.
• Provide advisory services to the company on all matters related to security investigation and intelligence.
• Liaise with national security intelligence agencies to ensure security of Company’s assets and business operations.
• Ensure effective and efficient investigations into security breaches against the Company. Manage, train and monitor outsourced security service providers to meet KPC’s intelligence security objectives and enhance performance.
• Provide intelligence information to the Company on security related matters affecting the Company's business and operations.
• Participate in vetting of the integrity suitability of hired/contracted security firms by Kenya Pipeline Company.
• Supervision of all security officers hired guards and attached police officers.
• Maintain fully documented enquiry files in respect of investigation concerning matters of criminal nature.
• Maintain security records in respect of Vehicle and visitor’s movement, Lost and found registers, Gate passes and Consignment records.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the function.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in security related studies from a recognized university
• Must have served for a minimum of six (6), two (2) year of which must have been at the level of a Superintendent of Police or equivalent and above or its equivalent experience.
• Have with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Proficiency in Crime/Investigation Management.
• Knowledge in Cyber Security.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competency in work performance.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports.
• Must be able to work long hours.
• Ability to work under own initiative and also as part of a team.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security related issues. Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security related issues. Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty.

Interested candidates are requested to visit the KPC website www.kpc.co.ke under the Career Opportunities section where the respective Job Descriptions and Specifications as well as the User

Manual containing instructions on how to apply for the positions have been posted.

All applications should be received not later than midnight EAT on Tuesday, 19th December 2023.

Candidates offered employment on Permanent & Pensionable shall be required to present the following clearance certificates:

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations

A valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

A current Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)

A current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

KPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.