Pwani University, a Premier University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer. The University’s Mission is to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge while sustaining excellence in teaching, learning and research by molding students to international standards and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research. The University has a vacancy for the position of Security Supervisor Grade A.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR GRADE A. 1 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/14/03/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
POSITION OF SECURITY SUPERVISOR GRADE A
This is an entry position
in the security ranks in the University and appointment is either on permanent
and pensionable terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract
depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.
Academic Qualifications
The candidate MUST have a
minimum of a Diploma in Criminology or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
Experience
The candidate MUST have
served as a Corporal or Constable in the Armed forces or a Senior Security
Guard for a period of two (2) years with proven integrity, honesty,
independence, innovativeness, compliance to deadlines and following orders.
Skills and knowledge
The candidate must have
skills in:
- First
Aid
- Good
public relations
- Good
communication (fluent in English and Kiswahili)
- Crime
detecting skills
- Computer
applications.
In addition the applicants
should:
- Be
physically fit
- Have
a certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police
- Have
held a clean record of service
Duties and
responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities of the Security Supervisor Grade A will include but not
limited to:
- Protecting
people and property
- General
Administration and discipline of security personnel including staff welfare
- Preserving
public peace within the University
- Preventing
commission of offences
- Supervising
proper maintenance of gate passes, vehicle movement book, visitors
register and occurrence book.
- Supervising
security officers under him or her
- Maintaining
high standard of discipline among guards under his supervision
- Ensuring
the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports pertaining to security
work
- Ensuring
the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports pertaining to security
work.
- Any
other duty as assigned by the Head of Section/ Department
TERMS OF SERVICE
Benefits for the above
positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover
for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development
and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.
How to Apply
Applications should
include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic
and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary,
email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are
knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant
certificates and testimonials.
Applications and letters
of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P.O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Candidates with foreign
qualifications MUST submit a
Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education (CUE)
Pwani University is an
equal-opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with
disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their National
Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Certificate.
The deadline for
submitting applications is Wednesday
22nd March
2023. Applications received later than this date will not be
considered
Please Note that: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification
NO FEE
PWANI UNIVERSITY DOES NOT
CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW
MEETING, OR APPOINTMENT)
