CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1152
Reporting to the Manager,
Security Services, the Chief Security Officer will be in charge of securing and
safeguarding Company assets and resources.
Duties &
Responsibilities
The keys tasks of the
position are as indicated hereunder:
- Overseeing
implementation of security measures and regulations by employees and
customers
- Safeguarding
security of Company assets against theft, pilferage, damage, misuse or
sabotage;
- Liaising
with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective execution of security
services;
- Sensitizing
internal and external customers on matters of general security, crime
prevention and fraud control;
- Supervising
contracted and seconded security personnel to ensure value for money;
- Undertaking
security intelligence surveys and recommending necessary interventions;
- Undertaking
investigations of motor accidents involving Company vehicles and taking
the necessary actions;
- Evaluating
changes to the security environment for impact and presenting findings to
management;
- Carrying
out risk assessments and making recommendations to management;
Coordinating investigations on all acts of crime or any losses incurred
against the Company and taking necessary action;
- Implementing
strategies on business continuity planning, privacy, loss prevention and
fraud prevention;
- Overseeing
and coordinating security efforts across
including information technology, human resources, communications
and facilities management;
Appointment Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree from recognized institution
- Diploma
in Criminology/Forensic Science or related field
- Military/Police/
Protective Security Services Industry Training
- Nine
(9) years’ work experience 3 of which must be in middle management level
Key Competencies
Leadership skills
Communication &
Negotiation Skills Attention to details
Drive for results and
achievement Analytical skills
How to Apply
Interested persons should
submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed
Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other
testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct
background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the
position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact, email
addresses and names and addresses of three (3) referees to be received not
later than Tuesday, 24th January 2023.
Successful candidates will
submit the following clearance certificates during the recruitment process:
Valid Certificate of Good
Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Valid Clearance
Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Valid Tax Compliance
Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
Current Clearance from the
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Current Report from an approved
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Kenya Power is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Kenya Power does not
charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting,
interviewing, and/or offer)
