The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is the Drug Regulatory Authority established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Chapter 244 of the Laws of Kenya. The Board regulates the Practice of Pharmacy and the Manufacture and Trade in drugs and poisons, aiming to implement regulatory measures to achieve the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality for all drugs and chemical substances. The Board is seeking a Security Officer to join its team and assist in various security operations to ensure the safety of the Board's premises, property, staff, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:
Conducting Security inspections within the Board’s premises.
Detecting, investigating, preventing and preparing reports of crimes.
Maintaining close liaison with the local administration and National Police personnel and other relevant security agencies on security matters.
Implementing security directives and recommendations.
Undertaking security emergency operations.
Undertaking identification, screening, authorization and reporting of staff and clients accessing PPB facility.
Controlling crowd.
Detaining unauthorized persons, vehicles and other items.
Preparing security documents and related information.
Implementing security emergency operations.
Ensuring security of institutional property, staff and other stakeholders.
Supervising security staff and outsourced security staff.
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Security Officer for a minimum period of four (4) years.
Bachelors in any of the following disciplines: Security Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Valid Certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board recruitment portal at hr.pharmacyboardkenya.org.
