Daystar University is a chartered non-denominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world.
We invite applications
from suitably qualified candidates to fill these vacant positions. Applicants
must be committed Christians who show evidence of involvement in their local
churches.
Security Coordinator
Purpose of the
Job:
Developing and
implementing the security strategy including loss prevention and access control
policies and procedures while coordinating the activities of the security staff
in the safeguarding of University property to achieve University objectives
Qualifications
- Christian commitment and practice
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies/ Criminology
or its approved equivalent from a recognized university
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in
law enforcement or in security services including two years supervisory
experience.
- At least four (4) years’ experience in senior
management at the rank of police inspector or its equivalent.
- Proven track record providing security services in a
corporate setting
- Knowledge of legal guidelines for security and
public
- Excellent surveillance and observation
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
with ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
- Adept in office systems software and equipment
including MS Office computer
- Paramilitary training, intelligence gathering
training and cyber-crime
- Registration and membership with the relevant
security professional body will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing the security strategy in
line with overall objectives
- Managing access control and keeping out unauthorized
persons and maintaining a log of visitors including vehicles
- Maintaining a data bank of security incidences, reviewing,
evaluating and recommending actions on reported incidences including
undertaking investigations and corrective
- Coordinating and monitoring security audits and
submitting to management
- Developing solutions in line with recommendations
including formulating new procedures and approaches to security.
- Developing, reviewing and participating in security
training for University staff and students
- Supervising and/or conducting security awareness
programs for the University community and overseeing continuous skills
upgrade for all security staff.
- Supervising outsourced security service providers in
line with SLAs
- Carrying out intelligence gathering and
disseminating security updates and alerts
- Coordinating evacuation procedures during
emergencies in liaison with University management and other security and
safety organs
- Liaising with other law enforcement agencies to
enhance security measures
- Implementing best practices in security procedures
and compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable
government and county laws.
- Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired
business plans and culture
- Ensuring appropriate Christian behavior both
internal and external in line with the institution’s strategy
How to apply
Those interested in these
challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications and
detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address
below on or before 17th March 2023
All applications should be
sent by E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke
Hard copies will not be
considered. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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