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Chief Security Officer

Karatina University · Nairobi

Karatina UniversityNairobiPosted 31 October 2026

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Where
Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply
Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Description

Develop University Security and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Prepare annual work plan for the security department.

Prepare and submit monthly security reports to the Vice Chancellor.

Allocate work to and supervise both internal and outsourced security staff.

Evaluate performance of security staff.

Coordinate security operations with external security agents.

Review reported cases involving students and staff.

Prepare and sign gate passes.

Advise the Vice Chancellor on security matters.

Keep abreast with emerging security challenges.

Develop specifications for security contracts.

Train subordinate security officers.

Develop emergency management and contingency procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a security related field.

Worked in disciplined/uniformed forces for at least five (5) years.

A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces.

Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability.

Physical and mental fitness.

Current Certificate of good conduct.

Knowledge of ICT.

Skills in firefighting and rescue.

Valid driving license.

Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

In addition, applicants MUST submit a continuously scanned copy of the application via email (jobs@karu.ac.ke) with the subject clearly stating the job title and the reference number.

Interested and qualified? Go to Karatina University on jobs.karu.ac.ke to apply

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